By Hash Techs 
Disney will stop operating its main linear pay-TV channels in Brazil, except for ESPN, by February 28, 2025. This decision impacts channels like children’s and documentary channels, which will now be exclusive to Disney+.
Which Disney channels are set to be cancelled?
The Disney channels leaving cable TV are:
- Star Channel – a television network
- Cinecanal is a television channel.
- FX
- National Geographic magazine
- Disney Channel is a television network.
- TV channel for infants
ESPN will be the sole linear Disney brand to continue being accessible, as it stands out for its live events that draw large real-time audiences, like American football and sports championships.
Why is Disney removing their TV channels from the airwaves?
Disney stated that closing the linear channels is in line with shifts in the media and entertainment industry and the rise of streaming services, aiming to better cater to modern and dynamic audience needs.
The decline in pay TV viewership, as shown by low Ibope ratings compared to streaming platforms, is leading iconic channels like Disney Channel and Nat Geo to transition to the Disney+ online catalog.