Marvel series leave Netflix, head for Disney+ March 16

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The fate is set for Marvel's former Netflix (NFLX -2.1%) series in key Western markets: They're headed to Disney+ (DIS -3%) March 16 - and that marks a step-up from Disney's family-friendly brand as it includes TV content rated for mature audiences.

Disney will take the opportunity to update parental controls on Disney+ in the U.S., as well as Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Early (and more adult-focused) Marvel TV series including Daredevil, Jessica Jones, The Punisher, Defenders, Luke Cage and Iron Fist departed Netflix as of today, a move previously reported.

The fate of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on Netflix had been uncertain, but it's off the service and also moving to Disney+ March 16.

Disney's move to more mature content on its name-brand service comes after investors have raised questions about how the company can best absorb its "general entertainment" content - particularly including a wide number of non-family-oriented media assets acquired from Fox.

The change to parental controls in the U.S. echoes a move Disney had already made internationally: In Europe/Middle East/Africa, Disney+ includes a Star banner that features adult-focused entertainment from brands including FX, Hulu and other Disney brands.

Comments

[nerd_rage]

Nice to see the first steps in resolving the only real barrier to DIS overtaking NFLX someday. Maybe they should start thinking of WBD and AMZN as the real competition.

[yellowpage]

@nerd_rage The barriers are insurmountable, starting with a huge gap in content budget. This is self-imposed one at best.

[iway]

by the time comcast is out of hulu and they can put all of that content on d+. they will have raised the price enough so they can just run one service

[nerd_rage]

@iway Or have two tiers: one with the Hulu tile and one without. Give people options.

[Guraaf]

I am thinking of cancelling Netflix for a few months and see how well that goes.

[Wall Street Centauri]

This is old irrelevant news for Netflix, and barely make a difference for Disney.

[nerd_rage]

@Wall Street47 It's a sign of bigger things to come.

[rorschach]

This is a good move and I prefer having more adult oriented content on Disney+, instead of having to find it on Hulu.

[InvestInMETA]

Sell NFLX, buy DIS

[damcooldav3]

Good for Disney!

[Basit Saliu]

Yes Bring it on. Go DIS!!!