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Disney Jr. will take inspiration from the world of “Cars” and “The Avengers” for two new series: “Cars: Lightning Racers” and “Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends.” “Cars: Lightning Racers,” which sees Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable ...
Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like
“Unfortunately, Google’s YouTube TV has chosen to deny their subscribers the content they value most by refusing to pay fair rates for our channels, including ESPN and ABC,” a Disney spokesperson told Variety Magazine in a report on Oct. 30.
Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV because of a spat between the companies. Here's a list of all the affected Disney channels.
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Disney channels disappear from YouTube TV as the sides fail to reach deal
Disney channels became unavailable on YouTube TV as of Oct. 30, 2025. YouTube TV and Disney failed to reach a deal as their distribution contract came up for renewal, displacing 21 channels, including ABC and ESPN.
The current mess battle between YouTube TV and the Walt Disney Co. provides an opportunity to rethink having paid live television.