August 25, 2025, 10:01 am | Read time: 2 minutes
Disney+ subscribers are getting several new titles from ZDF these days. The two companies have recently signed a new licensing agreement that is set to last for several years.
Disney+ Receives More Than 3,000 Films and Episodes from ZDF
This is now revealed in a joint press release from Disney+ and ZDF. Specifically, it involves thousands of hours of content in the form of films and series that were produced regionally. The launch date for the new initiative is August 27, 2025. From this day, fans in the German-speaking region can explore well-known titles in the new curated section “ZDF Films and Series,” including the “SOKO” series.
Over time, more films and series from ZDF are expected to come to Disney+. By the end of the year, the offering is set to grow to more than 3,000 series episodes and films. No additional costs will be incurred. Disney+ is thus expanding its portfolio of locally produced content, which already includes projects like “Deutsches Haus” and “Sam – Ein Sachse.”
New Series Seasons Also Coming to Disney+ in the Future
At the start of the new agreement, the focus is primarily on established formats and classics, such as “München Mord,” “Nord Nord Mord,” or “Wilsberg.” However, it won’t stop there. In the future, new seasons of selected ZDF series are also set to appear on Disney+, albeit with a delay of “a few months” after the TV premiere. This will complement their availability on the ZDF Mediathek.
For Disney+ and the responsible ZDF Studios, this is not a new collaboration. Since 2021, they have been working together through the licensing of “Der Bergdoktor” and “Die Bergretter.” Now, this collaboration is being further expanded. Incidentally, those who prefer to continue accessing the public broadcaster’s Mediathek should take a close look at the trick to bypass the time limit. This allows interested parties to view the desired formats for a longer period.