Netflix Offers Disney Movies in the U.K., Ireland

BEVERLY HILLS: A number of live-action and animated films from The Walt Disney Company catalogue, such as Ratatouille and Dumbo, are now available on Netflix in the U.K. and Ireland.

Disney and Disney/Pixar titles currently on offer include Ratatouille, Wall-E, The Chronicles of Narnia and Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. The Internet television network also features classic Disney movies such as Dumbo and The Aristocats. Later in the year, Netflix members in the region will be able to access several Disney, Marvel and DreamWorks productions, including The Help, War Horse, People Like Us and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. In 2014 the service plans to add Marvel’s Avengers Assemble, John Carter and The Muppets.

"We are delighted to be able to offer our members an incredible variety of fantastic family films, from recent hits like Marvel’s Avengers Assemble to beloved classics like Mary Poppins," said Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos. "We aim to make Netflix better all the time and hope members enjoy the rich offering of films we are making available from the Disney studios."

"We always look to offer families Disney movies when, where and how they want them," added Catherine Powell, the senior VP and general manager of Disney Media Distribution for EMEA. "Working with Netflix in the U.K. and Ireland, we’re providing its members with a superb range of movie entertainment, through a high-quality and convenient viewing experience."