7 Marvel-Netflix Shows Move to Disney Plus, Bringing Them Back Into the Marvel Fold
Seven Marvel-Netflix shows, including "Daredevil," "Jessica Jones," "Luke Cage," "Iron Fist," "The Punisher," and "The Defenders," are set to begin streaming on Disney+ starting on March 16, 2022. "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," which originally aired on ABC will also join them.
While the Marvel-Netflix shows were initially presented as "Netflix Originals," the shows were produced by Disney, which licensed the distribution rights to Netflix. Now that the allotted license period came to a close on February 28, 2022, the distribution rights reverted to Disney, which is how the shows were able to move to Disney+, joining other Marvel originals, such as "WandaVision," "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," "Loki," and "Hawkeye." The Netflix-Marvel shows will be available across all markets on Disney+.
Michael Paull, President of Disney Streaming, released a statement about the move, saying, "Disney+ has served as the home for some of the most beloved brands in the industry, and the addition of these live-action shows brings more from the Marvel brand together, all in one place. We have experienced great success with an expanded content offering on Disney+ across our global markets and are excited to continue that here in the U.S. as well by offering our consumers not only great content with the new Marvel additions, but also a set of features that help ensure a viewing experience most suitable for them and their family."
Other parts of the Marvel-Netflix deal include when characters from the shows can appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A stipulation in the deal specified that characters can't appear in the MCU until at least two years after the show's cancellation. According to Variety, this is why Charlie Cox's version of Matt Murdock, the out of costume identity of Daredevil, was allowed to appear in Marvel's 2021 blockbuster hit "Spider-Man: No Way Home," since the appearance would've been two years after the series' November 2020 cancellation.
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