Netflix and Disney+ will offer 48 new Catalan-dubbed titles. The move follows a deal with the Generalitat and 3Cat. Major films like Mary Poppins and Sully are included. The measure aims to boost Catalan-language options.
Netflix and Disney+ are set to expand their Catalan-language offerings, following a new agreement with the Generalitat and the public broadcaster 3Cat. The deal, announced by the Department of Language Policy, will see 48 additional films and series made available with Catalan dubbing. This step is part of a broader strategy to increase the presence of Catalan in the audiovisual sector and to make more content accessible to viewers in their preferred language.
Disney+ will add 35 Catalan-dubbed titles to its catalogue, including well-known films such as Mary Poppins, Moulin Rouge, and the Oscar-winning Chariots of Fire. These movies, previously broadcast on 3Cat, will now be accessible on the streaming platform with Catalan audio options. The move mirrors earlier collaborations with platforms like HBO Max and Filmin, which have also integrated Catalan-language content through similar agreements.
Netflix, for its part, will introduce 13 new Catalan-dubbed films and series, sourced from Warner and 3Cat. Among the additions are Batman contra Superman: El amanecer de la justicia, La leyenda de Tarzán, Cuando menos te lo esperas, and Sully. The inclusion of these titles is a direct result of the ongoing partnership between 3Cat and the Department of Language Policy, which aims to strengthen the visibility of Catalan in mainstream entertainment.
The Generalitat highlights that this initiative complements other measures to support Catalan in media, such as grants for dubbing and subtitling, a separate agreement with Movistar+ for subtitling new releases, and dedicated programmes for Catalan-language cinema and children's films. These efforts are designed to ensure that Catalan remains a living language in the digital age and that audiences have real choices when it comes to language preferences on major platforms.
Recent shifts in the Spanish media landscape have seen other high-profile changes, such as the departure of Josep Pedrerol from Atresmedia, which has drawn attention to the evolving strategies of broadcasters and streaming services. For example, the transition of El Chiringuito to a new channel reflects how content providers are adapting to changing viewer demands and regulatory environments.
In Spain, language policy remains a sensitive and practical issue, especially in regions with strong linguistic identities like Catalonia. The Generalitat's push for more Catalan-language content is part of a wider effort to protect and promote regional languages in the face of global streaming trends. According to official data, Catalan is spoken by millions in Spain, but its representation in digital media has lagged behind Spanish and English. By securing more dubbed and subtitled content, authorities hope to encourage everyday use of Catalan and support cultural diversity. The latest agreement with Netflix and Disney+ marks a significant step in this direction, offering families and viewers more options and reinforcing the role of Catalan in modern entertainment.
