Silvergate, Netflix in New Octonauts Deal

NEW YORK/LONDON: The preschool adventure series Octonauts is heading to Netflix in multiple territories following a three-year deal between the streaming service and Silvergate Media.

Netflix is currently the exclusive SVOD home for Octonauts in the U.S. Through the new deal, the underwater-set show will additionally be available on Netflix in France, Latin America and Canada. The number of seasons under license varies in each territory.

The series, which is currently in its fourth season, has aired in over 100 countries across the world, including on Disney Channel in the U.S., Australia’s ABC, TF1 in France and Germany’s Super RTL. It is also broadcast on China’s CCTV.

Ron Allen, the senior VP of commercial at Silvergate, said: “Netflix have been fantastic SVOD partners for Octonauts in the U.S., and as they grow in these key territories, we’re excited that Octonauts will join their preschool slate.”