The Walt Disney Company and British television giant ITV have revealed an extension of their strategic partnership in the UK following the “successful launch of their content sharing agreement last summer”.
Building on the collaboration between Disney+ and ITVX, the new agreement will bring two Hulu original series from Disney+ to ITV’s flagship channel ITV1 in exclusive primetime linear slots. As such, News extends businesses’ content relevance beyond live streaming discovery to a wider audience for free.
Stolen girla psychological drama, produced by Quay Street Productions in association with Brightstar, will premiere on ITV1 on Wednesday, and will premiere for free in the UK. The series focuses on the emotional ramifications of every parent’s worst nightmare. The family’s young daughter disappears after falling asleep, leading to a “tense tale of deception, family secrets and betrayal.”
Later this year, The twisted tale of Amanda Knox It will also be broadcast on the main ITV network. The drama explores the real-life case that has captivated global audiences, focusing on themes such as media scrutiny, justice and public perception.
Both titles will stream under the “Disney+ Presents a Hulu Original” branding, confirming their source and connection to Disney+.
The news reflects the continuing evolution of the relationship between ITV and Disney. The “A Taste of Disney+” line launched in July 2025 on the ITVX streaming service and the “A Taste of ITVX” bar on the Disney+ streaming device, allowing viewers to discover curated titles from each partner’s services.
“This represents an exciting next step in our collaboration with ITV,” said Karl Holmes, Managing Director of Disney+ EMEA. “We are thrilled that two of our most compelling original series will be broadcast on ITV’s powerful primetime platform, introducing millions of viewers to Hulu Originals on Disney+.”
Kevin Lygo, ITV’s managing director of media and entertainment, added: “We are delighted to deepen our relationship with Disney. The inclusion of these outstanding original series in our primetime schedule is fantastic for ITV audiences. This extension perfectly complements our existing relationship and showcases the strength of the content syndication model we established last summer.”
