Canal+ and Netflix expand strategic partnership to sub-Saharan Africa
Canal+ and Netflix have deepened their longstanding partnership, originally established in 2019 for France and Poland, by extending their strategic distribution agreement to sub-Saharan Africa. Through this collaboration, Canal+ will become the first operator to offer Netflix as part of its content bundle across 24 sub-Saharan African countries, enhancing access to premium entertainment for African viewers.
Beginning in July, Canal+ subscribers in French-speaking African nations will be able to access Netflix directly through their existing packages, providing a seamless and integrated viewing experience. This move further expands the value proposition of Canal+, which already delivers over 400 live channels—including 28 channels specifically curated for African audiences—alongside advanced digital features via the Canal+ app and smart set-top boxes.
The partnership brings Netflix's globally acclaimed originals such as Stranger Things, La Casa de Papel, Lupin, Emily in Paris and Squid Game to the platform, while also spotlighting popular African titles like Blood & Water, Young Famous & African, Unseen, King of Boys, Anikulapo, Blood Sisters and Kings of Joburg.
For Netflix, this marks a significant milestone as its first distribution agreement in the region, enabling broader reach through Canal+'s strong presence across the African continent. For Canal+, it reinforces its status as a global content aggregator by bringing the world's leading streaming service to millions of its African subscribers.
Commenting on the partnership, Pascale Chabert, Chief Content Acquisition Officer of Canal+, said: 'A few years after our distribution agreement in France and Poland, I am delighted to extend our historic partnership with Netflix to Africa. Our millions of African subscribers will benefit from a unique offer, bringing together the best of Canal+ and Netflix content in a joint package. This new agreement demonstrates Canal+'s ability to extend its unique super-aggregation model beyond the European continent.'
Emma Lloyd, Vice President Partnerships EMEA at Netflix, added: 'We're thrilled about this extension of our partnership with Canal+ which will allow us to reach even more people across French speaking African countries. It's a big win for entertainment fans and part of our ongoing mission to make the member experience even better.'
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