The new season of Shine Iberia’s format will premiere exclusively on December 18 and will consist of five episodes.

Shine Iberia, part of Banijay Iberia, has announced a new season of MasterChef Junior Spain, which will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in Spain for the first time.

The new edition will launch on the platform on December 18 and has been developed specifically for Disney+, with a revamped structure, pace and content while retaining the core DNA of the format, which has become a staple of family entertainment in Spain for more than a decade.

The move to Disney+ also opens up new creative possibilities for the production, which will feature themed episodes and challenges inspired by the Disney universe. The season will combine cooking with characters and stories that resonate with audiences across generations.

The five-episode season will bring together 16 aspiring young chefs between the ages of 8 and 12, who will put their culinary skills to the test through a series of games and challenges.

Pepe Rodríguez, Jordi Cruz and Delicious Martha will serve as judges throughout the competition.

The winner will receive a €12,000 cash prize, the MasterChef Junior Spain trophy and a four-day course at the Basque Culinary Center for the winner and a guest.

“Few formats have the longevity and versatility of MasterChef. Its ability to continually evolve is what has made it such an enduring global brand. Disney+ is a natural home for MasterChef Junior, sharing its focus on family entertainment and values such as teamwork, respect, camaraderie and creativity,” said Macarena Rey, CEO of Shine Iberia.

Sofía Fábregas, Vice President of Original Production at Disney+ Spain, highlighted that MasterChef Junior represents the type of projects the platform aims to continue adding to its catalog: formats that are deeply connected with local audiences and capable of bringing different generations together.

“This new season was conceived specifically for Disney+ and represents another step in our commitment to continuing to expand our offering of local productions and unscripted entertainment in Spain,” she said.

Represented internationally by Banijay Entertainment, MasterChef is one of the world’s most successful cookery formats. Created by Franc Roddam and first launched in the UK in 1990, the format has been produced in more than 70 markets, broadcast in more than 200 territories and reached more than one billion viewers worldwide.

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The agreement will begin with the 2026/27 season, coinciding with the launch of the new GEN4 era. The distribution through Disney+ will reach 144 territories.

Formula E, Disney+ and ESPN have announced a landmark multi-year agreement that will make Disney+ the global streaming home of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship across 144 territories, including the US, where the championship will also stream on ESPN+.

The agreement will take effect from the 2026/27 season, coinciding with the launch of Formula E’s new GEN4 era.

The partnership will allow Formula E to expand its international reach through Disney’s global streaming ecosystem while maintaining its existing portfolio of free-to-air and linear broadcast partners across key markets.

Full Formula E coverage on Disney+

Subscribers to Disney+ in the 144 territories covered by the agreement will have access to live coverage of every Formula E race weekend, including all practice sessions, qualifying sessions and races.

The offering will also include dedicated preview and review shows, race highlights, analysis, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and full race replays available on demand following each event.

The Disney+ streaming deal will complement Formula E’s existing broadcast partnerships, providing fans with additional ways to follow the championship in different markets.

“This is a landmark moment for Formula E and reflects the incredible momentum behind our championship. Disney’s unrivalled global reach and storytelling will introduce Formula E to millions of new fans while bringing them closer than ever to the drama, innovation and excitement of electric racing,” said Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E.

He added that the agreement comes as the championship enters the GEN4 era and will provide a platform to accelerate its global growth, while opening up opportunities for further collaboration between Formula E and Disney beyond live race coverage.

Michaella Snoeck, Chief Media Officer at Formula E, said the agreement reflects the global demand for the championship and that Disney’s scale will complement its existing linear television network while accelerating its digital footprint.

“Formula E combines world-class competition, groundbreaking technology, and sustainability in a way that’s unlike any other sport. We’re excited to help power the championship’s next chapter on Disney+ and to give fans around the globe front-row access to every adrenaline-fueled race as it happens,” said Joe Earley, Co-President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment.

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The new short documentary revisits Diego Maradona’s final visit to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, while Disney+ also spotlights Messi: The Lost Tape as part of its FIFA World Cup 2026 programming.

As part of its FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, ESPN is expanding its storytelling offering on Disney+ with a slate of football documentaries, headlined by a new ESPN Films production chronicling Diego Armando Maradona’s final visit to Mexico City’s iconic Azteca Stadium.

Premiering on June 29, the short documentary follows Maradona’s emotional return to the venue where he cemented his legacy during the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Built around previously unseen archival footage, the film captures what would become the Argentine legend’s only visit back to the stadium after lifting the World Cup trophy, revisiting the place where he reached the pinnacle of his career.

The documentary also highlights the significance of the Azteca Stadium, which will make history in 2026 as the first venue to host matches in three FIFA World Cups.

Disney+ is also featuring Messi: The Lost Tape, a documentary that tells the story behind the VHS tape that helped shape Lionel Messi’s international future.

The film recounts how, in 2004, when the then-16-year-old Barcelona prospect was close to obtaining Spanish citizenship, a Barça TV journalist compiled a VHS featuring Messi’s best plays and delivered it to a member of Argentina’s national team’s coaching staff. The footage ultimately prompted the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to quickly organize two friendly matches to secure Messi’s commitment to Argentina before Spain could make its move.

The documentary reveals the behind-the-scenes story of one of the most decisive moments in international football, offering previously untold details about how Argentina secured the player who would go on to become a world champion.

The World Cup-themed documentary lineup on Disney+ also includes titles such as Muchachos: La película de la genteand La Gran Final, complementing ESPN’s multiplatform coverage of the tournament with stories that go beyond the action on the pitch.

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The ESPN-produced documentary reveals the pivotal moment that shaped Lionel Messi’s international future. It premieres on June 10 on Disney+.

Messi: The Lost Tape, the ESPN Films documentary that uncovers one of the most decisive and little-known stories in modern football, premieres this Wednesday, June 10, on Disney+ via ESPN.

The documentary explores the key moment that shaped Lionel Messi’s international career and ultimately changed the course of global football.

In 2004, when internet access was still far from widespread, news of a young Argentine player making waves in Spain had barely reached his home country. At just 16 years old, Messi was beginning to attract attention at FC Barcelona, while many in Argentina remained unaware of his extraordinary talent. The Argentine Football Association could not understand how a player of such potential—who was also in the process of obtaining Spanish citizenship—had yet to represent any national team.

To showcase his abilities, a Barça TV journalist compiled Messi’s best plays onto a VHS tape, which was personally delivered to an assistant coach of the Argentina national team in the hope that it would help earn him a call-up.

That tape traveled across the world and triggered a crucial decision between Spain and Argentina, giving rise to a story never before told in a documentary: how the Argentine Football Association swiftly organized two friendly matches with a single objective—to secure Lionel Messi’s future with the Argentina national team.

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She will report to Daniel Burman, Head of Original Content for Disney+ Latin America, and will lead the creative strategy and development of original productions in Brazil for Disney.

The Walt Disney Company Latin America today announced the appointment of Monica Albuquerque as Head of Original Content for Disney+ Brazil.

In this role, she will report to Daniel Burman, Head of Original Content for Disney+ Latin America, and will lead the creative strategy and development of original productions in Brazil for Disney.

This appointment reinforces Disney’s ongoing commitment to investing in local original productions that complement its global portfolio, as well as strengthening its presence in one of the region’s most dynamic and strategic markets.

“Monica is one of the most respected creative executives in the industry, with an exceptional track record in developing high-quality content with great cultural resonance,” said Daniel Burman, Head of Original Content for Disney+ Latin America.

“Her deep understanding of the Brazilian market, combined with her regional perspective and passion for storytelling, uniquely positions her to enhance our original content strategy in Brazil and further strengthen our connection with audiences. She also brings a unique sensitivity to her approach to talent, with an instinctive ability to understand, interpret, and empower creative voices in a way that elevates both the content and the people behind it,” added Burman.

“Disney has always been a place where imagination and discovery meet, so joining the company feels like a return to my own love of storytelling. After a formative period creating content for the U.S. Hispanic market -which broadened my repertoire and strengthened my cultural perspective- I’m returning to Brazil with a renewed sense of purpose, a fresh perspective, and a firm belief in the power of our stories to connect with audiences around the world. Coming home as part of Disney is both an honor and a profoundly significant professional milestone,” said Monica Albuquerque, Head of Original Content for Disney+ Brazil.

Monica Albuquerque has over 30 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry and is widely recognized for her expertise in scripted and unscripted content, development, casting, talent management, and marketing for Portuguese and Spanish-language programming. She joins Disney from NBCUniversal Telemundo Studios, where she served as Senior Vice President of Content Development, leading content strategy and working across platforms to deliver compelling programming for both linear and streaming services. Previously, she was Head of Scripted Content at Warner Bros. Discovery Latin America, where she oversaw original productions for HBO Max and pay television, including high-impact, high-performing cultural titles such as City of God: 20 Years Later, Fatal Beauty, Like Water for Chocolate, Chespirito, and Dona Beja.

Albuquerque previously worked for over two decades at TV Globo, where she held various leadership roles and contributed to the company’s creative strategy, talent development, and international expansion. Throughout her career, she has been recognized globally for her impact on the industry, including her inclusion on Variety’s “50 Most Influential Women in International Entertainment” list and her recognition as Woman of the Year 2025 by the Worldwide Audiovisual Women’s Association. She is also a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and serves as a juror for the International Emmy Awards, the New York Film Festival, Rose D’Or Latino, Premios Produ, and the Rockie Awards.

Her appointment marks a significant step in Disney’s ongoing strategy to expand its original production capabilities in Brazil and throughout Latin America, further strengthening its connection with local audiences.

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The series is now streaming exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the United States as part of a deal between Miércoles Entertainment Studios and the platform.

The award-winning Spanish series that has captivated critics and earned more than 20 awards since its debut, La mesías is now streaming exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the United States as part of a deal between Miércoles Entertainment Studios and the platform.

Created by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo (Veneno, Paquita Salas), the seven-episode series features an outstanding ensemble cast including Macarena García, Roger Casamajor, Lola Dueñas, Carmen Machi, Ana Rujas, Albert Pla, Amaia, Biel Rossell Pelfort, and Cecilia Roth.

“La Mesías is a family drama that explores overcoming trauma, faith as a tool to fill a void, education, childhood, the possibility of forgiveness, and art as the only escape from terror. This dramatic series follows the journey of its two protagonists toward healing,” said creators Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo about the story.

Set in 2012, the story follows Enric, who suffers a panic attack after watching a viral video of a Christian pop band made up of six sisters singing to the Virgin Mary. The performance triggers his darkest childhood memories, shaped by religious fanaticism and a mother with messianic delusions. Determined to save the girls from the same abuse he endured, Enric and his sister Irene set out on a journey to find them, uncovering the secrets of their own past along the way.

La Mesías has been widely recognized internationally, following its selection at Sundance, further cementing its impact within the industry. The series won two awards at Series Mania, including Best Director and the Student Award for Best Series, as well as seven PRODU Awards, including Best Director, Best Drama Miniseries, and acting honors for Carmen Machi and Amaia Romero. It also received two Platino Awards, including Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Series for Lola Dueñas and Best Supporting Actress for Carmen Machi. Additional honors include six Feroz Awards, one Rockie Award, two New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, three Forqué Awards, and one Ondas Award, underscoring the prestige of both the production and its cast.

Directed, written, and produced by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, La Mesías is a Movistar Plus+ original series in collaboration with Suma Content. Executive producers include Domingo Corral, Fran Araujo, and Susana Herreras. Roger Bellés serves as production designer, Ana López Cobos as costume designer, Mariló Osuna as head of makeup, Gris Jordana as director of photography, and Raül Refree and Hidrogenesse as composers of the original score.

Miércoles Entertainment Studios distributes this series and many of the best Spanish-language productions through its partnerships with the country’s leading streaming platforms, delivering high-quality premium content.

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The landmark deal with the production company includes, in addition to the two titles yet to be released, La ira del heredero, Las 7 Marías and Jesús.

Disney+ and Seriella have announced a landmark deal for a package of productions – the vast majority from 2026 and several yet to be released – which will bolster the platform’s catalogue of Brazilian originals.

The titles acquired by Disney+ include Ben-Hur and Amor en ruinas, both due to be released in the second half of the year, as well as other 2026 content such as La ira del heredero and Las 7 Marías , plus the acclaimed 2018 biblical series Jesús.

The agreement stipulates that all premieres will be available on Disney+ simultaneously with RecordTV, guaranteeing the public immediate access to the productions on both free-to-air TV and streaming. Furthermore, the contract reinforces the platform’s commitment to supporting and promoting Brazilian television drama, expanding its international visibility.

“Seriella is a partner we are very proud of. We firmly believe in the potential of its productions, which combine artistic quality, high technological potential, cultural relevance and popular appeal. This agreement strengthens our strategy of offering local content with global reach, celebrating Brazilian talent and bringing it to millions of subscribers,” said Cristiano Lima, Leading Content Strategy at The Walt Disney Company Brazil.

With this agreement, Disney+ “reaffirms its commitment to original content produced in Brazil, expanding the diversity of its catalogue and consolidating Seriella as a long-term strategic partner,” the production company noted in the press release. “The initiative reinforces the platform’s role as a bridge between national productions and international audiences, celebrating stories that move and inspire different generations.”

The titles covered by the agreement:

Ben-Hur (2026) – A 50-episode series, currently in production, set to premiere in September. A Brazilian blockbuster based on Lew Wallace’s classic, comprising 50 episodes. The series promises to revisit the epic saga with a contemporary perspective and high-quality production, featuring a Brazilian cast and spectacular settings. It will be the largest investment in a local series of all time.

Amor en Ruinas (2026) – A 35-episode series, scheduled to premiere on 20 July. Set in ancient Israel, the story of a man called to experience a love marked by trial and forgiveness, in a direct metaphor for the relationship between the divine and the people of Israel. The series explores themes such as emotional reconstruction, loyalty and redemption. The romance unfolds amidst the moral ruins of a society in decline, becoming a narrative of faith, hope and resilience.

La ira del heredero (2026) – A 20-episode series. An epic blockbuster: a wounded and resentful heir, Manasseh quietly breaks with the faith that shaped him. In Assyria, he learns that power is not inherited, but conquered. Subjected to brutal political and spiritual training, he discovers that ruling demands absolute control, sacrifice and a willingness to cross boundaries he never imagined.

Las 7 Marías (2026) – 4-episode miniseries. An intense and profound thriller that explores the early life of one of the most important women described in the biblical texts, her conflicts and the journey that transformed her into one of history’s most prominent figures. The miniseries follows the journey of Mary Magdalene, marked by injustice, lost loves, suffering, resentment and the impossible mission of carrying seven Marys within a single one.

Jesús (2018) – Already an established hit, it returns to the catalogue with a new release window, reaffirming the reach of Seriella’s biblical productions.

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The platform will launch the series in Spain on Thursday, December 4.

Mediterráneo Mediaset España Group has reached an agreement with Disney+ for La Agencia to become part of its content offering in Spain.

The first seven episodes will be available on the platform on Thursday, December 4, with the remaining six set to premiere in January.

This partnership strengthens Mediterráneo’s strategy of expanding the multi-platform exploitation of its fiction catalogue.

Starring Javier Gutiérrez, Marta Hazas, Manuela Velasco, Carlos Bardem, Fiorella Faltoyano, Andrés Velencoso and Goya Toledo —together with Denisse Peña, Iñaki Mur, Carlos Alcaide, Olalla Hernández, Juan Gea and Irene Rojo— La Agencia delivers a vibrant and emotionally rich portrait of the entertainment industry through the eyes of those who work behind the scenes: talent agents. To bring authenticity and sparkle to this fascinating universe, each episode features a high-profile guest star playing themselves in a self-contained storyline.

The roster includes Belén Rueda, Jaime Lorente, Rubén Cortada, Hiba Abouk, Petra Martínez, Belén Écija, Jose Coronado, Toni Acosta, Clara Lago, Luis Zahera, Sara Sálamo, Sílvia Abril and Ernesto Sevilla.

La Agencia is the Spanish adaptation of the international hit Call My Agent!, winner of an International Emmy Award.

The series is produced by Good Mood (Mediawan) for Mediaset España, with Daniel Écija, Ghislain Barrois and Carmen Agraz as executive producers; Víctor Pedreira as head writer; and David Molina Encinas leading the directing team.

Synopsis

Set inside Rebecca Talent, one of the country’s most prominent talent agencies, the series follows four agents—Gabi (Javier Gutiérrez), Andrea (Manuela Velasco), Matías (Carlos Bardem) and Maribel (Fiorella Faltoyano)—along with their assistants and the artists who pass through their offices each day.

Together they form a unique, competitive and tension-filled ecosystem that is increasingly difficult to reconcile with their own complex personal and family lives. At the start of the story, Gabi and Andrea have been married for several years when a moment of weakness triggers a crisis that blows their marriage apart. With the relationship on hold—or perhaps over for good—Gabi must learn to rebuild his life.

The reappearance of Valeria (Marta Hazas), a former friend and now a rival agent, only complicates matters. Andrés Velencoso and Goya Toledo round out the central cast as Asier Rojas, the ambitious director of the competing agency, and Victoria Solá, Gabi’s sister and Matías’s wife.

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