BINGE will continue to be home to some of the world’s most anticipated new series and a deep catalogue of fan favourites, following the long-term extension of its partnership with leading global entertainment studio NBCUniversal (NBCU).
The new agreement, which commences in 2028, will continue to give BINGE and Foxtel subscribers exclusive access in Australia to first-run scripted programming from Sky Studios, as well as Universal Studio Group (USG)-produced series for Peacock.
Also included in the historic partnership extension are Pay-1 movies, the largest collection of seasons in the Law & Order brand in Australia, dedicated DreamWorks and Universal TV channels, a true crime channel, brand new series of popular reality franchises and seamless access to Hayu, home of the world’s biggest and most popular reality TV shows, through integration on Foxtel set-top boxes.
Foxtel Group Chief Executive Officer Patrick Delany said: “This is a landmark moment for Australian entertainment lovers. By securing these sought-after premium rights, we have delivered a supercharged extension that confirms DAZN’s commitment to BINGE and to providing Australians with the best entertainment from around the world.
“NBCUniversal has long been a cornerstone of our entertainment offering. This extension is a landmark, expanded partnership that secures a future slate of highly anticipated content.
“I’d like to pay tribute to the Global TV Distribution and International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer teams at NBCUniversal for their shared vision and commitment to our long-term partnership, and also to our dedicated team at Foxtel Group and DAZN who have done an outstanding job in securing an outcome that will fuel BINGE’s incredible momentum well into the future.
“From NBCU classics like The Office, Law & Order, and Downton Abbey, to modern day hits like The Day of the Jackal, The Paper, Ted, All Her Fault and The Five Star Weekend – BINGE is your streaming destination for years to come.”
Highlights of the extended partnership:
- Exclusive rights in Australia to first-run scripted programming from Sky and USG-produced drama and comedy series for Peacock.
- An expanded movie library with blockbuster franchises such as Fast and Furious, How to Train Your Dragon, Minions, Bridget Jones, Despicable Me and Jurassic Park, in addition to multi-year Pay-1 window rights to highly anticipated titles from NBCU’s upcoming film slates.
- An extensive collection of iconic television shows including The Office, Downton Abbey, Friday Night Lights, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as well as select seasons of the Law & Order and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit libraries.
- Channel Carriage of popular NBCU channel brands Universal TV and DreamWorks, with the addition of the Universal Crime channel.
- Popular reality franchises including new seasons of Below Deck, Below Deck Mediterranean, The Real Housewives of Orange County, among many others.
- Hayu to join Foxtel’s app offering, providing a comprehensive world of premium reality TV.
Patrick continued: “Our goal has always been to give our customers more of what they love, and this partnership strengthens that promise. We will continue to collaborate with both local and international creators and distributors to bring the world’s best stories directly to Australian audiences.”
Chris Taylor, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, TV Distribution and International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer for NBCUniversal, said: “Foxtel Group has been one of NBCUniversal’s most valued partners for many years, and this long-term deal reflects both the strength of that relationship and our ongoing commitment to delivering premium film and television content that supports our clients’ businesses. Underpinning that commitment is a deep bench of world-class storytellers across our studios, whose work provides BINGE and Foxtel with a foundation for continued growth long into the future.”
“This agreement also deepens our footprint in the market directly, with Hayu joining the Foxtel app suite alongside our Universal TV and DreamWorks channels, and we’re especially excited to bring the new Universal Crime channel to life with Foxtel. This is a partnership we’re proud to keep investing in, along with the stories that will define its next chapter.”
The agreement and content also extend to Foxtel subscribers.
