The Walt Disney Company Latin America
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | 1943 |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
Area served | Latin America |
| Products | Television channels, streaming platforms, radio networks, film production and distribution |
| Parent | The Walt Disney Company |
The Walt Disney Company Latin America serves as a vital international branch of The Walt Disney Company, overseeing the Disney brand and its activities throughout the Latin American region. It operates offices located in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Miami.
This division manages localized Latin American editions of prominent channels such as Disney Channel, Disney Jr., ESPN, and Radio Disney. Additionally, it partners with various media firms to develop content tailored for the regional audience.
On 2 December 2024, Disney declared its intention to discontinue all pay television channels in Brazil, except for ESPN, by 28 February 2025. Despite this, its channel offerings will remain active across Hispanic America.
Home Video and Television Production Entities
- Patagonik Film Group (30% ownership)
- Star Distribution (previously Buena Vista International Latin America)
- Star Original Productions (formerly Buena Vista Original Productions and Fox Producciones Originales)
Latin American Television Channels
- Disney Channel
- Disney Jr.
- Star Channel (previously Fox Channel)
- Cinecanal
- National Geographic
- ESPN
- Latin America: ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPN 4, ESPN 5 (excluding Argentina and Mexico), ESPN 6 (excluding Argentina and Mexico), ESPN 7 (excluding Mexico, Argentina, and Central America)
- Argentina and Chile: ESPN Premium
- Caribbean: ESPN, ESPN 2
- FX
- BabyTV (European operation)
- TV Chile (distribution only)
- Canal 24 Horas (distribution only)
Brazilian Television Channels
- ESPN
- ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPN 4, ESPN 5, ESPN 6
Streaming Platforms
- Disney+
- ESPN App
Radio Networks and Stations
- Radio Disney Latin America
- LRL301 Radio Disney (4.75%; shares held by The Walt Disney Company Argentina)
- Rádio Disney Brasil (29%)
Disney Media Networks Latin America
Disney Media Networks Latin America is responsible for operating, distributing, and marketing The Walt Disney Company's channels throughout Hispanic America. Historically, HBO Latin America Group handled sales for Disney Channel and Jetix.
Former Assets
- Brazilian feeds of Disney Channel, Star Channel, National Geographic, Cinecanal, BabyTV, and FX – Ceased operations on March 1, 2025
- Disney Junior Brazil – Discontinued April 1, 2022
- Disney XD Latin America and Brazil – Closed April 1, 2022
- Fox Sports Latin America channels transitioned to ESPN branding between December 2021 and February 2024; Fox Sports 2 in Central America shut down June 14, 2023
- Fox Sports Argentina – Acquired by Mediapro in 2022
- Fox Sports Mexico – Sold to Grupo Multimedia Lauman in 2021
- Fox Sports Brazil channels rebranded as ESPN during January 2022 and February 2024
- FXM Latin America – Discontinued April 1, 2022
- Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Kids – Closed April 1, 2022
- TIS Productions – Transferred to Paramount Networks Americas in 2021
- Buena Vista International Latin America – Rebranded as Star Distribution in early 2022
- Buena Vista Original Productions – Renamed Star Original Productions in May 2021
- Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Latin America – Became inactive late 2023 following the end of physical media distribution
- Star+ – Ceased operations July 24, 2024
- Star Life Latin America and Brazil – Shut down April 1, 2022; replaced by Cinecanal in Brazil
- Star Premium Latin America and Brazil packages – Phased out January to March 2022; included various genre-specific channels
- Rede Telecine (distribution only; joint venture with Globosat, Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, MGM)
- Megapix
- Telecine Action, Telecine Cult, Telecine Fun, Telecine Pipoca, Telecine Premium, Telecine Touch