BeIN Media Group has renewed its content partnership with The Walt Disney Company, securing exclusive broadcast rights for Disney Channel and Disney Junior across 24 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The channels will be available in English and Arabic, expanding beIN’s premium offerings for young audiences.
The extended agreement also ensures continued access to Disney-owned channels, including National Geographic, National Geographic Wild, Baby TV, Star Movies, Star World and Star Action. Additionally, select content will be available on-demand via beIN’s OTT platform, beIN CONNECT.
Esra Özaral Altop, Chief Entertainment Content Officer, BeIN Media Group, said: “We are delighted to extend our collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, continuing to deliver the premium content our viewers in the region expect. The addition of two new channels, Disney Channel and Disney Junior, promises to offer our young audience hours of entertainment and adventure. With select content also available on-demand, beIN reinforces its commitment to bringing premium entertainment to MENA and solidifies its position as the broadcaster of choice for families across the region.”
Vasilis Iliopoulos, VP, Country Manager MENA, The Walt Disney Company, added: “We are pleased to be extending our collaboration with beIN MEDIA GROUP. Our Disney Channel and Disney Junior channels are home to some of the most beloved content for young audiences. From fan-favourite Mickey and Friends to global phenomenon Bluey, the Channels are full of non-stop entertainment for families across the region. Our continued collaboration with beIN allows more families to enjoy this premium content and discover new favourites from the Disney brand.”
Some of the most notable titles coming to beIN’s screens for young viewers on Disney Channel include Miraculous, following the adventures of Ladybug and Cat Noir as they protect Paris from supervillains; Phineas and Ferb, a fun-filled series about two inventive stepbrothers and their wild summer adventures; Monsters at Work, a spin-off from the beloved Monsters, Inc., bringing new laughs and challenges to the monster world; and on Disney Junior, titles including Mickey and Friends, a heartwarming series about friendship and teamwork; Ariel, an exciting underwater adventure with the iconic Little Mermaid; Winnie the Pooh, the classic, lovable tales of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood; and Bluey, a delightful show about a lovable Australian puppy and her family.
Meanwhile, the STAR channels will continue bringing beIN subscribers the best-in-class fan favourites, including Life of Pi, a visually stunning tale of survival and faith; 12 Years a Slave, an Oscar-winning story of resilience and freedom; Project Runway, where aspiring fashion designers compete for the top prize; The Amazing Race, a thrilling global adventure where teams race across the world; MasterChef, a culinary competition with the world’s best home cooks; the Taken trilogy, a fast-paced action-packed series starring Liam Neeson; and Grey’s Anatomy, the beloved medical drama that continues to capture hearts.
The partnership, dating back to 2022, reinforces beIN and The Walt Disney Company’s commitment to delivering exceptional, world-class entertainment to beIN’s MENA subscribers.