Disney and TikTok to launch partnership for Disney-branded video

  • The Walt Disney Company has signed a partnership with TikTok for short-form videos from the Disney brand on TikTok and Disney+.
  • The company’s planned launch in the coming months has been confirmed; details of how the partnership will work may be clarified on TikTok and Disney+.
  • Material featuring characters from Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars is expected to be created for Disney Plus and TikTok.

The Walt Disney Company and TikTok have agreed to a partnership, with the aim of creating short-form video content featuring Disney’s brand. The partnership includes a plan to create such content for TikTok and Disney+.

According to Disney’s statement, the partnership is expected to be launched soon. The company says it will roll out the partnership in the coming months, with details to be clarified on TikTok and Disney+.

According to media reports, the video will feature Disney brands, including Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.

The Verge reports that the partnership will involve Disney Plus’ “Verts video feed,” with a vertical video format. The outlet also notes that Disney plans to deliver content to users, with an emphasis on vertical video and “career development pathways.”

CNN also reports that the move is linked to financial concerns tied to the new CEO of Disney, Josh D’Amaro, which the company is facing. The outlet also says that Disney is considering working with OpenAI, which would allow it to create AI video content with Disney characters through Sora, and that Sora services would be used to generate content.