Trending Now - Disney+ Partners With Italy's RAI in European Expansion Effort

WHO:

Variety - Disney+ and Italian state broadcaster RAI are involved in the agreement.

Deadline - Francesca Fagnani is mentioned as the host of the talk show "Belve."

WHAT:

Variety - Disney+ signed a deal with RAI to feature a selection of popular RAI unscripted and scripted shows on its platform.

Deadline - The Disney+-RAI deal allows certain RAI shows to be available on Disney+ the day after they air on RAI 2.

WHERE:

Variety - The deal involves Italy, specifically the Italian state broadcaster RAI.

WHEN:

Variety - The deal was signed on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.

Deadline - The Disney+-RAI deal was announced just days after a similar agreement with Spain's RTVE.

WHY:

Variety - The deal is part of Disney+'s strategy to expand its presence in Europe through partnerships with leading European public broadcasters.

HOW:

Deadline - The mechanism of the deal allows for RAI shows to be streamed on Disney+ shortly after their original airing on RAI 2.

(UPDATED March 31, 2026 13:25 UTC)

Disney+ has signed a deal with the Italian state broadcaster RAI to feature a selection of popular unscripted and scripted shows on its platform, with certain RAI programs available on Disney+ the day after they air on RAI 2. The agreement, announced on Tuesday, is part of Disney+'s strategy to expand its presence in Europe through partnerships with leading public broadcasters. Francesca Fagnani is set to host the talk show "Belve," which will be included in the lineup of shows available to Disney+ subscribers.