Shortly after Disney+ and ITVX announced their groundbreaking content-sharing deal, subscribers can now actually watch the premium programmes on both platforms.
As of this week, Disney+ hits like Andor and Futurama are streaming free on ITVX, while ITV’s biggest successes – including the award-winning Mr Bates vs The Post Office – have landed in Disney+ libraries (see the full list below).
Quick Recap: What This Deal Actually Is
In a surprising twist for UK viewers, Disney+ and ITVX have taken an unusual step – by sharing content with each other, as we reported earlier this month.
The first-of-its-kind partnership introduces a “Taste of ITVX” section to Disney+ and a “Taste of Disney+” collection to ITVX.
What makes this unique is Disney letting its premium shows appear on a free platform. We’re talking about shows that Disney normally uses as key selling points to get people to subscribe – such as Andor, The Bear and more.
Meanwhile, ITVX gets to showcase its biggest hits to Disney’s subscriber base.
Both platforms refresh their selections regularly, so you’ll get a changing sample of what each service has to offer.
It’s also worth noting that Disney+ also has some BBC shows in its roster.
Complete List: Disney+ Shows Now on ITVX
As expected, this week the shows from Disney+ popped up on ITVX, and here’s the full list of what’s currently available:
Movies:
Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel) – The 2014 superhero film that launched Chris Pratt into the Marvel universe as Star-Lord, featuring a ragtag team of intergalactic misfits who must work together to save the galaxy.
TV Shows:
Atlanta (Series 1) – The series follows college dropout and music manager Earnest “Earn” Marks and rapper Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles as they navigate a strange, apparently otherworldly Atlanta hip hop scene. Donald Glover’s acclaimed comedy-drama explores themes of race, identity, and artistic struggles in the Atlanta music scene.
Andor (Series 1) – This Star Wars series follows thief-turned-rebel spy Cassian Andor during the five formative years leading up to the events of Rogue One, exploring how he becomes radicalised against the Galactic Empire and how the wider Rebel Alliance is formed.
Tracker (Series 1) – The series stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a skilled survivalist and tracker who earns his living by assisting law enforcement and private citizens in exchange for reward money.
Pam & Tommy (Series 1) – This biographical drama chronicles the marriage between actress and model Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, with particular emphasis on the theft and illegal distribution of an infamous intimate tape the couple recorded privately during their honeymoon. Stars Lily James and Sebastian Stan.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Series 1) – The series follows a group of Utah-based TikTok influencers, known as “MomTok,” as they navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives.
Futurama (Series 11) – After a brief ten-year hiatus, Futurama has crawled triumphantly from the cryogenic tube, its full original cast and satirical spirit intact, with new episodes exploring the future of vaccines, cancel culture, and streaming TV.
Desperate Housewives (Series 1) – The popular mystery drama that follows suburban housewives as they uncover secrets while dealing with their own complicated lives, starring Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo, Bree Van de Kamp and Gabrielle Solis.
Death and Other Details (Series 1) – A murder mystery series set aboard a luxury cruise ship where a detective must solve a complex case. The show blends classic whodunit elements with modern storytelling.
The Ashley Madison Affair (Series 1) – A documentary series exploring the infamous dating website hack that exposed millions of users seeking extramarital affairs. It examines the scandal’s impact on individuals and society.
National Treasure: Edge of History (Series 1) – A continuation of the National Treasure film franchise following a young Latina woman who goes on adventures to uncover historical mysteries. It combines action, history, and treasure hunting in the spirit of the original films.
Phineas and Ferb (Series 1) – Disney’s beloved animated series about two stepbrothers who embark on elaborate summer projects while their sister tries to bust them. The show is known for its clever writing, catchy songs, and inventive storylines.
As mentioned, the selection will rotate over time – therefore, in the future, you can expect to find additional shows like Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, The Kardashians and family favourites like Lilo and Stitch: The Series.
Complete List: ITVX Shows Now on Disney+
Disney+ subscribers get access to some of ITV’s biggest hits in the “Taste of ITVX” section:
Mr Bates vs The Post Office – The award-winning drama that captivated the nation earlier this year, telling the true story of the Post Office scandal. It follows sub-postmaster Alan Bates as he fights to expose one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in British history.
Karen Pirie – A Scottish crime drama based on Val McDermid’s novels, following DI Karen Pirie as she investigates cold cases. The series combines gritty detective work with complex character development in atmospheric Scottish settings.
Love Island: All Stars – A special edition of the popular reality dating show featuring returning contestants from previous series. It offers all the drama, romance, and villa antics that made the original series a cultural phenomenon.
Grantchester – The period crime drama set in 1950s Cambridgeshire, following Anglican vicar Sidney Chambers who partners with police to solve murders. It combines cosy village mysteries with deeper examinations of faith, morality, and post-war British society.
Endeavour – The Inspector Morse prequel series following young Endeavour Morse in 1960s Oxford as he begins his detective career. It features complex cases, classical music, and the intellectual crime-solving that made the original Morse series beloved.
A Spy Among Friends – The espionage thriller based on Ben Macintyre’s book about Kim Philby, one of the most notorious double agents in British intelligence.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? – The iconic quiz show that needs no introduction, featuring contestants answering increasingly difficult questions. It’s the format that conquered the world and made “Phone a Friend” part of popular culture.
The Masked Singer – The reality singing competition where celebrities perform in elaborate costumes while judges and audiences try to guess their identities. It’s a spectacle of mystery, music, and outrageous outfits.
Malpractice – A medical thriller starring Niamh Algar as a doctor whose life unravels after she’s accused of a fatal mistake. It explores the pressures of the NHS and the consequences when medicine goes wrong.
Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection – A documentary following the reality TV star as she investigates cosmetic surgery culture and its impact on young people. It examines beauty standards, social media pressure, and the risks of pursuing physical perfection.
Fortune Hotel – A reality game show where contestants stay in a luxury hotel while competing for a cash prize. Players must use strategy, alliances, and deception to avoid elimination in this high-stakes competition.
G’WED – A comedy panel show celebrating Northern English culture and humour. It features comedians and celebrities discussing life “up north” with warmth, wit, and plenty of regional pride.
A Quick Primer on Both Services
ITVX is ITV’s streaming service that replaced the old ITV Hub back in December 2022. Unlike its predecessor, which was mainly just catch-up TV, ITVX is a proper streaming destination with original content and a growing library.
The service is available on most streaming devices and Smart TVs sold in the UK, as well as on Virgin Media’s TV boxes, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky Q.
The free tier is – well – free, but with adverts, and the ITVX Premium tier (£5.99/month) lets you watch without adverts, and adds the BritBox library to the mix.
Disney+, meanwhile, has transformed significantly since its UK launch in March 2020, when it was a bargain at just £5.99 per month.
The service has branched out well beyond its traditional content library of Marvel, Star Wars and Disney classics, and has even gone into live sports – just a couple of months ago, they secured exclusive UK rights to the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the next five seasons.
Disney+ offers three subscription tiers:
- Standard with Ads: £4.99/month
- Standard: £8.99/month
- Premium (with 4K): £12.99/month
The Real Winner Here
Here’s the thing – if you look at who’s getting the better deal, it’s pretty clearly ITVX viewers.
They’re gaining access to premium content that normally requires a Disney+ subscription, while Disney+ subscribers are getting shows that are already available for free on ITVX anyway.
That said, there is one genuine upside for Disney+ subscribers: if you’re already paying for Disney+ Standard (£8.99/month) or Premium (£12.99/month), you can watch these ITVX shows without adverts.
On ITVX’s free tier, you’d have to sit through ad breaks, or pay £5.99/month for ITVX Premium to remove them.
However, if you’re on Disney+ Standard with Ads (£4.99/month), you’ll still see the adverts during ITVX content, so there’s no advantage there – other than not having to load a different app.
For ITV, it’s about getting their content in front of Disney+ subscribers who might not have bothered downloading the ITVX app. Shows like Mr Bates vs The Post Office generated enormous buzz last year, and this gives them another platform to showcase that kind of quality programming.
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“However, if you’re on Disney+ Standard with Ads (£4.99/month), you’ll still see the adverts during ITVX content, so there’s no advantage there – other than not having to load a different app.”
I think “Disney+ Standard with Ads” shows fewer adverts than ad supported ITVX so that would be and advantage of watching the ITVX shows on the Disney ad tier.