Canal+ and Netflix have strengthened their long-standing partnership, which began in 2019 in France and Poland, by expanding their strategic distribution agreement to sub-Saharan Africa. This collaboration positions Canal+ as the first operator to include Netflix in its content bundle across 24 sub-Saharan African countries, significantly enhancing access to premium entertainment for African viewers.

Starting in July, Canal+ subscribers in French-speaking African nations will have the ability to access Netflix directly through their existing packages, creating a seamless and integrated viewing experience. This initiative further enhances Canal+’s value proposition, which already includes over 400 live channels—with 28 channels specifically curated for African audiences—alongside advanced digital features available through the Canal+ app and smart set-top boxes.

This partnership introduces 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 highlighting 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 it represents their first distribution agreement in the region, allowing for a broader reach through Canal+’s strong presence across the African continent. For Canal+, this reinforces its position 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+, stated: “A few years after our distribution agreement in France and Poland, I am thrilled to extend our historic partnership with Netflix to Africa. Our millions of African subscribers will benefit from a unique offer that combines the best of Canal+ and Netflix content in a joint package. This new agreement showcases Canal+’s ability to extend its unique super-aggregation model beyond the European continent.”

Emma Lloyd, Vice President of Partnerships EMEA at Netflix, added: “We’re excited about this extension of our partnership with Canal+, which will enable us to reach even more audiences across French-speaking African countries. It’s a significant win for entertainment fans and part of our ongoing mission to enhance the member experience.”