Disney+ has signed a multi-year co-development agreement with Japanese production company The Seven, Inc. to create original live-action series in the Japanese language for global audiences.
The deal marks Disney’s first ongoing content development partnership with a Japan-based studio aimed at worldwide distribution. Under the agreement, Disney’s creative teams will collaborate closely with The Seven to develop and produce exclusive series for the streaming platform.
The partnership signals Disney’s continued push into localized storytelling as part of its broader global streaming strategy, investing in regionally produced content that can resonate both domestically and internationally.
Japanese-language productions have become an increasingly important part of the global entertainment landscape, with streaming platforms competing to secure original content that appeals across markets.
Further details on the upcoming slate of projects have not yet been disclosed.
