Disney+ Adds Hundreds of Episodes From French Broadcaster M6
Disney+ has struck a content deal with Groupe M6 that will bring several hundred episodes from four flagship French shows to the streaming service. 'Scènes de Ménages' and 'En Famille' will be available starting September 25, with 'Mariés au Premier Regard' and 'The Power: Qui a le Pouvoir?' joining next year. The agreement also includes a seven-day preview window for selected programs before their linear broadcast.
The agreement brings two sitcom-style series, *Scènes de Ménages* and *En Famille*, to Disney+ on September 25, with two additional unscripted and scripted titles arriving in 2025. The seven-day preview window is a notable structural element, allowing Disney+ subscribers early access to select M6 programs ahead of their traditional broadcast on French linear television.
This marks another step in Disney+’s broader push to license local-language content from major European broadcasters, following similar arrangements in other markets. The deal leverages M6’s established audience appeal while giving Disney+ a steady influx of familiar, locally produced episodes to complement its original slate.
For French viewers, this could shift how they consume domestic hits, potentially drawing some audiences away from live TV toward streaming convenience. The preview window may also pressure other broadcasters to rethink release strategies, as early digital availability becomes a competitive differentiator. For Disney+, it strengthens its regional catalog, but the impact on M6’s linear ratings remains uncertain—though the deal likely aims to expand reach without cannibalizing core viewership.