AceShowbiz - Disney+ has reached a new collaboration with Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE, set to begin March 31. This partnership will enable Disney+ to stream a selection of RTVE’s top-performing programs, bringing popular Spanish content to its growing audience.

The initial offering from this agreement is the iconic cooking competition show MasterChef, produced by RTVE in partnership with Shine Iberia (Banijay Iberia). Disney+ will debut 13 episodes from the fourteenth season of MasterChef, as well as 12 episodes from the eleventh season of MasterChef Celebrity. These episodes will be available on the streaming platform immediately following their original broadcast on La1, RTVE’s primary TV channel.

Aside from reality programming, the deal also includes scripted content. One of the first scripted series under this agreement is Rojo Sobre Blanco, produced by Good Mood (Mediawan). This series will premiere first on TVE before becoming available on Disney+.

Further titles from RTVE will be announced as the partnership develops, highlighting Disney+’s commitment to expanding its Spanish-language offerings. This collaboration is groundbreaking as it marks the first time a European state broadcaster will release shows on a streaming service simultaneously with their linear TV broadcast.

In a statement, Karl Holmes, Disney+ EMEA General Manager, expressed enthusiasm about the deal: "RTVE is loved by viewers in Spain, with a rich heritage of decades of incredible shows. Through this agreement, we are delighted to bring some of RTVE’s most iconic new shows to Disney+ customers, which are some of the most popular and recognized formats in Spanish television." He added that incorporating these programs into Disney+ aligns with the platform’s goal to enhance its content library while showcasing Spain’s creative talent.

This partnership also underscores Disney+’s strategy to deliver high-quality local stories to younger and new audiences by collaborating with Europe’s free-to-air broadcasters. For RTVE, the deal opens a fresh distribution channel, broadening the reach of its content and connecting with audiences in Spain’s evolving media landscape.

Disney+ already maintains similar collaborations across Europe, including partnerships with Spain’s Atresmedia, Germany’s ARD and ZDF, Portugal’s SIC, and the U.K.’s ITVX. Holmes said, "We look forward to beginning this journey with RTVE and are confident it will lead to many more projects together."