From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal
The deal includes more than 120 shorts and 18 compilations as the preschool series expands from YouTube to Disney+ with new original content.
- On Thursday, Disney announced it acquired global streaming rights to "Gracie's Corner," the popular educational series, and will develop new original content with creators the Hollingsworth family.
- University professors Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth and Javoris Hollingsworth created the series during COVID-19, seeking diverse characters reflecting their own children's experiences after struggling to find representative educational content.
- Attracting more than 6.3 million YouTube subscribers and nearly 10 billion views, the series has won four NAACP Image Awards and successfully expanded into national live entertainment.
- Disney+ and Disney Jr. will debut 68 shorts and seven compilations starting Monday, with additional content planned for global release throughout 2026.
- Reflecting the growing influence of creator-led programming, Disney Branded Television President Ayo Davis stated the deal integrates music-driven experiences into the Disney ecosystem while maintaining the series' YouTube presence.
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Beloved children's sing-along series 'Gracie's Corner' coming to Disney+, Disney Jr.
Get up, sing and dance with Gracie! The children's sing-along series "Gracie's Corner" is joining Disney+ and Disney Jr. with its fun and educational song animations, and brand-new songs on the way! Watch Gracie and all of her friends on Disney Jr. and Disney+ starting June 15.
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From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal
The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+. The show, created by Javoris and Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth, was inspired by their daughter Graceyn and aims to reflect diverse families.
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Gracie's Corner Headed to Disney Jr.
Disney is welcoming a viral preschool favorite to its growing lineup of family programming. The entertainment giant announced that the hugely popular animated sing-along series “Gracie’s Corner” will officially join Disney Jr. and Disney+, bringing its energetic blend of music, learning, and fun to an even wider audience. A global sensation with more than 6.3 […]
Gracie's Corner Is Coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+
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