US streaming service Netflix said Wednesday it had struck a deal to livestream TV channels operated by France’s TF1 group and offer on-demand access to its content, its first such deal with a major traditional broadcaster anywhere in the world.

The service will launch in summer 2026, Netflix’s co-chief executive Greg Peters told AFP ahead of Wednesday’s statement, while declining to name any of the financial or other details of the tie-up with TF1.

“By teaming up with France’s leading broadcaster, we will provide French consumers with even more reasons to come to Netflix every day and to stay with us for all their entertainment.”

“I am delighted about this new partnership with Netflix, with whom we have already established strong relationships through ambitious co-productions in recent months,” CEO of TF1, Group Rodolphe Belmer, added .

“As viewing habits shift toward on-demand consumption and audience fragmentation increases, this unprecedented alliance will enable our premium content to reach unparalleled audiences and unlock new reach for advertisers within an ecosystem that perfectly complements our TF1+ platform.”