German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has expanded its long-standing content partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, securing a new package that includes rights to recent cinema blockbusters, US series and the studio’s extensive film and series library.
The agreement covers both RTL’s linear channels and its streaming service RTL+.
“The new volume deal fully supports our Boost and Protect strategy. The wide range of hit productions from Warner Bros. Discovery is a fantastic addition to our own strong brands. This allows us to significantly increase the offering and frequency of film and series highlights for our audience – both on our free-to-air channels and on RTL+,” said Andreas Fischer, Chief Operating Officer of RTL Deutschland.
Matthias Heinze, SVP Commercial & Managing Director at Warner Bros. Discovery, added: “Partnerships are the key to sustainable success, especially in a constantly changing media environment. We are very pleased to continue our long-standing collaboration with RTL Deutschland. Together, we are creating the best conditions to delight our audiences with the outstanding and award-winning content from the Warner Bros. Discovery universe.”
The deal includes exclusive free-to-air rights and co-exclusive streaming rights for upcoming titles such as Mickey 17 by Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho starring Robert Pattinson, Ein Minecraft Film with Jason Momoa and Jack Black, James Gunn’s Superman, and Wunderschöner, written, directed by and starring Karoline Herfurth.
RTL Deutschland also gains access to Warner Bros.’ extensive library, including the complete Harry Potter franchise, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Matrix, and a wide range of DC Universe films such as the Dark Knight trilogy, Wonder Woman, Man of Steel and The Suicide Squad. In addition, the package includes new US series and popular library titles.
Content already available on RTL+ includes Der Junge muss an die frische Luft, Aquaman, The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon and Gilmore Girls.
