Netflix Orders 'Manifest' Spinoff 'Arrivals'; Disney+ Secures Pokémon Deal

Netflix is expanding its supernatural drama offerings with "Arrivals: A New Manifest Mystery," a spinoff of the popular "Manifest" series. The new show will introduce a fresh cast and a new mystery, building on the universe established by the original series which concluded its run on the streamer. This move signals Netflix's continued investment in genre programming and its commitment to leveraging successful intellectual property.

In other streaming news, Disney+ has inked a significant global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International. This partnership will bring a new stop-motion Pokémon series to the platform in 2027, alongside "Pokémon the Series: The Beginning," which has already begun airing on Disney XD. The agreement highlights Disney+'s strategy to secure exclusive, globally appealing content to bolster its subscriber base and compete in the streaming landscape.