Disney+ has rapidly established itself as a major player in the streaming market since its launch in France in 2020, now ranking third among platforms. With successful original series like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, the service continues to thrive. Upcoming 2025 releases include true crime drama Les disparues de la Gare, the comic adaptation Lucky Luke, and the anticipated Alien: Earth. Additional series focus on diverse themes such as self-discovery and psychological thrillers, ensuring a rich array of content for subscribers.
Disney+ Continues to Thrive in the Streaming Landscape
While Disney has long been a dominant force in cinema, its streaming service, Disney+, made its debut in France in 2020, following the success of platforms like Netflix and Prime Video. Since then, Disney+ has quickly solidified its position in the streaming arena, now ranking as the third most popular platform among French viewers. The service has released a variety of original productions that have captured audience attention, including the acclaimed series The Mandalorian in 2020, followed by hits like Loki and WandaVision in 2021. The momentum continued in 2022 with standout series such as Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Moon Knight, culminating in 2023 with the viewer-favorite Ahsoka.
Exciting New Series Set to Launch on Disney+ in 2025
The year 2024 is shaping up to be just as impressive as its predecessors, showcasing several notable successes like Becoming Karl Lagerfeld featuring Daniel Brühl and Théodore Pellerin, and Shōgun, which garnered multiple Emmy Awards. Recently, the series Les enfants sont rois, starring Géraldine Nakache and Foria Tillier, has captured the attention of subscribers. As Disney+ rides this wave of success, new series are slated for release in 2025, ensuring a diverse range of content that promises to engage audiences.
Among the upcoming French series, true crime fans will be intrigued by Les disparues de la Gare, detailing the chilling true events in Perpignan from 1995 to 2001, featuring a cast that includes Camille Razat and Hugo Becker. Additionally, the beloved comic Lucky Luke will make its way to the small screen with Alban Lenoir stepping into the cowboy’s boots alongside Camille Chamoux and Alice Taglioni.
Surveiller et Punir, an 8-episode series, will provide a unique perspective from the prison guards’ viewpoint, focusing on Corine, whose son becomes a detainee in her prison, featuring Jean-Pascal Zadi in a significant role. Meanwhile, Ghosts, a series adapted from a successful format, will follow a couple transforming a haunted castle into a Bed and Breakfast, with Camille Chamoux and Hafid F. Benamar in lead roles.
On the international front, Disney+ will introduce the highly anticipated Alien: Earth, set three decades prior to the original 1979 film, debuting in the summer of 2025. Political thriller Paradise, created by the mastermind behind This is Us, is set to premiere on January 28, featuring a stellar cast including Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden.
Another intriguing addition is Dying For Sex, which explores the journey of Molly, portrayed by Michelle Williams, as she embarks on a quest of self-discovery after a cancer diagnosis. Ryan Murphy’s new mini-series All is Fair will follow a female-led law firm specializing in divorce, featuring an all-star cast of powerful women including Kim Kardashian and Glenn Close.
Lastly, A Thousand Blows, directed by Steven Knight of Peaky Blinders fame, will transport viewers to late 19th-century London, delving into the gripping world of underground boxing. Good American Family, a psychological thriller based on true events, will spotlight Natalia, a woman who believes she poses a danger, with Ellen Pompeo taking on a pivotal role.