Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Disney+ Spain Exec Discusses Hulu Switch, Theatrical Windows
Disney+ in Spain is getting ready for a big change.
The old Star channel will become Hulu, making it one of Disney's main brands.
A Disney+ executive named Sofía Fábregas talked about this at a conference.
She also said that some movies will be shown in theaters before they are put on Disney+.
This will happen a few times each year.
Plus, Disney+ is teaming up with a Spanish broadcaster to show a lot of their content.
They also hired a new boss for content in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Overall, Disney+ is making some big moves in Spain.
Disney+ Spain's VP addressed the upcoming Hulu rebrand, replacing Star.
Hulu is set to become a major brand for Disney outside the U.S. on October 8.
Disney+ plans to release 3-4 titles in local cinemas annually before streaming.
Disney+ is open for co-production due to budget constraints.
A deal was made with Atresmedia for 300 hours of content per year.
- Who
- Sofía Fábregas (Disney+ Spain VP) and Angela Jain.
- What
- Discussed the transition of Star content to Hulu, local theatrical windows, and future co-production business.
- When
- Recently and on October 8th (Hulu Rebrand)
- Where
- Iberseries & Platino Industria conference and Spain
- Why
- To address the Hulu switch, theatrical releases, and potential for co-production.
- Executive
- Sofía Fábregas, VP of Original Production at Disney+ Spain
- Event
- Iberseries & Platino Industria conference
- Hulu Rebrand Date
- October 8 (outside U.S.)
- Disney+ Deal
- Deal with Atresmedia for 300 hours of content annually
- New Head of Content, EMEA
- Angela Jain (ITV exec)