NENT Group & Disney Extend Content Partnership

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) and The Walt Disney Company Nordic have extended their long-term content relationship in a new multiyear deal that will see the latest 20th Century Studios films premiere exclusively on Viaplay and Viasat across the Nordic region.

For the first time, NENT Group’s Viaplay streaming service and Viasat pay-TV channels will have the exclusive first-pay window for the latest blockbuster films from 20th Century Studios in the Nordic region. This includes Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Jojo Rabbit and Ford v Ferrari, alongside the most recent installment in the successful Terminator franchise.

Viaplay viewers can also continue to enjoy new and established ABC series such as Grey’s Anatomy and a selection of 20th Century Studios library films. Two of ABC’s hottest recent series will also receive Nordic premieres on NENT Group’s platforms: the sci-fi mystery thriller Emergence and Good Trouble, a spin-off from the hit drama The Fosters.

Additionally, Disney’s boutique of channels, including Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD, will continue to be available to Viasat subscribers across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Viasat subscribers will also have access to extended catch-up of the latest series from the Disney TV channels.

Filippa Wallestam, NENT Group’s chief content officer, said: “This agreement will extend our relationship with Disney to nearly 20 years and showcases both the popularity of their content with our viewers and the fantastic viewing experiences available on Viaplay and Viasat. We will now show even more of the world’s biggest films and series for years to come.”

Hans van Rijn, senior VP and country manager of The Walt Disney Company Nordic, added: “We are delighted to extend and expand our content partnership with NENT Group as we together look to bring Nordic audiences more original stories across more screens from the legendary 20th Century Studios. Furthermore, we are thrilled to continue to offer Viasat subscribers our full portfolio of the Disney TV channels.”