Disney and YouTube TV are no closer to a deal after over a week of negotiations. A leaked memo from Disney highlights its concerns about YouTube TV’s approach, which it believes is unfair. Disney claims to have offered “fair terms” similar to those with other distributors, but YouTube TV disputes this, saying the company is ready to make a fair agreement.
The dispute has led to a significant number of subscribers considering cancellation, and viewership for Disney-owned channels such as ABC and ESPN on YouTube TV has dropped significantly. Both sides are dug in, with Disney accusing YouTube TV of intentionally leaking the memo and misrepresenting the facts.
A sports-packed weekend is now at risk without a deal, adding to the frustration of YouTube TV subscribers. The situation appears far from resolved, with no indication that a compromise can be reached soon.
Source: https://9to5google.com/2025/11/07/youtube-tv-responds-to-disney-memo-with-no-deal-in-sight