After​ a tense two-week blackout, YouTube and Disney have ‌reached an agreement to restore Disney’s networks -⁢ including ABC, ESPN, and FX – to YouTube TV. The resolution ends a⁢ carriage dispute that ‍left millions ‍of subscribers without access to‌ popular channels.

YouTube announced the deal in a statement ‌released Friday afternoon, stating, “We’re happy to ⁤share that⁢ we’ve reached an agreement ⁣with Disney that ​preserves the value of ⁢our service for our subscribers and future versatility in our offers. Subscribers should see channels including ABC, ESPN,⁣ and FX returning to their service over the‍ course ​of the day, as well as any recordings ‌that where previously⁣ in their library. We apologize for the disruption and appreciate our subscribers’ patience as we negotiated on their behalf.”

The ‍disruption impacted YouTube TV’s ‌substantial subscriber base of ⁢10 million users. ‍Industry estimates suggested Disney was losing approximately $4 million per day during the blackout. Despite initial signals from Disney executives during ‌an earnings call that‍ they​ were ​prepared for a prolonged negotiation, ‍the companies ultimately found common ground.

The swift⁣ resolution⁤ suggests ⁤that financial considerations ultimately outweighed the willingness to engage in a protracted ⁢battle, bringing relief to both companies and their shared audience.