Streaming rivals don’t usually hand each other their best toys, but that’s exactly what’s happening here. Disney and Netflix have signed an expansive new licensing agreement that sends a mixed bag of library favorites and current TV shows to Netflix for limited stretches of time. The two companies still fight over subscribers every day, yet Disney clearly sees something valuable in Netflix’s audience of more than 325 million customers, and Netflix is more than happy to pay for the privilege.For movie fans, the headline is simple. A pile of well known titles is about to land on a service that doesn’t normally carry them, and a few of those titles come with a very specific purpose. Here’s the full rundown of what’s coming, when it arrives, and why Disney is doing it per Variety.The Ice Age Franchise Hits Netflix October 4Credit: 20th Century StudiosAll five 20th Century Studios Ice Age films arrive on Netflix worldwide beginning October 4, as part of a three month promotional window. The lineup includes Ice Age (2002), Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012), and Ice Age: Collision Course (2016).The timing isn’t an accident. The franchise’s sixth installment, Ice Age: Boiling Point, is set to hit theaters February 5, 2027. Putting the whole series in front of Netflix’s massive audience ahead of that release is a smart way to remind casual fans why they liked these movies in the first place, and maybe turn some of them into ticket buyers.Percy Jackson Gets the Same TreatmentCredit: Disney+Disney is using a similar playbook with television. Seasons 1 and 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will be available on Netflix globally starting October 4, also in a three month promotional window. Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on November 20, so Netflix viewers who catch up in the meantime have a built in reason to head over to Disney+ when new episodes arrive.Current TV Series Joining the LineupThree current 20th Television shows are part of the deal as well. The crime drama Will Trent will stream Seasons 1 through 4 globally on Netflix as of November 3, ahead of its Season 5 premiere on ABC in early 2027. The sitcom Shifting Gears arrives with Seasons 1 and 2 on December 1 in the U.S. and in January internationally, with Season 3 following on ABC in early 2027.Action drama Tracker is a little different. Seasons 1 through 3 will stream on Netflix internationally, outside the U.S., beginning February 26, 2027, as part of a multiyear term. Season 4 premieres on CBS on October 4.Pixar and Disney Animation Titles Land in 2027Credit: Disney/PixarThe agreement also includes a selection of non franchised Disney branded films from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar. Beginning in early 2027, Oscar winner Soul, Elio, Raya and the Last Dragon, and other titles will be available on Netflix globally, though exact availability and launch dates will vary by region.Library Series Get a Second LifeA set of older Disney Entertainment series is joining the platform too. Felicity arrives on Netflix in the U.S. on October 7, with international availability following later. Revenge and Army Wives will stream globally, Fresh Off the Boat will be available in the U.S. and select regions, and This Is Us will stream internationally outside the U.S. after previously being licensed to Netflix in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025.These shows join other Disney licensed titles already on Netflix, including Grey’s Anatomy, Arrested Development, Scandal, and Black-ish.Why Disney Is Willing to ShareFrom Disney’s side, the math is straightforward. Licensing these titles puts them in front of a much larger audience, boosts their visibility, and brings in millions in extra revenue. It’s a win for Netflix too, which gets more content to keep subscribers busy.Disney isn’t abandoning its larger strategy, though. Disney branded titles will largely remain exclusive to Disney platforms and TV channels, and everything currently on Disney+ and Hulu, including the Ice Age movies and Percy Jackson, stays right where it is.Netflix, meanwhile, keeps spending heavily on its own originals. Its animated hits include KPop Demon Hunters, produced by Sony Pictures Animation, and Swapped, from Skydance Animation. Upcoming projects include Steps on November 20, Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, and Guillermo del Toro’s The Buried Giant, with sequels to Leo and KPop Demon Hunters in the works.A Handy Perk for Families Getting Ready for a Disney TripIf you’re prepping kids for a Disney vacation, this deal gives you one more place to find the movies. Pixar and Disney Animation titles heading to Netflix in 2027 can help you build excitement for characters and stories you might run into at the parks. Just remember that anything currently on Disney+ stays there, so you won’t lose access to your usual favorites.Will you be rewatching the Ice Age movies before Boiling Point hits theaters, or catching up on Percy Jackson first? Tell us in the comments which title you’re streaming first once the deal kicks in.The post Disney Sells to Netflix, Major Films and IP’s Let Go for Good appeared first on Inside the Magic.