Disney+ and A24 UK are officially working together for the first time, and their debut collaboration sounds like exactly the kind of messy, emotionally sharp family story that could cut through a crowded streaming slate.
The project is titled DAD, a new comedy-drama series from rising writer Clem Garritty. Disney+ has given the show a straight-to-series order, meaning it is moving ahead without the usual pilot stage.
Disney+ and A24 UK Team Up for New Series DAD
DAD centers on grown-up siblings whose lives are thrown into chaos when their father is accused of murder. That premise gives the series plenty of room to mix dark comedy, family dysfunction, grief, suspicion, and the kind of uncomfortable truths that tend to come out when relatives are forced back into each other’s orbit.
While plot details are still being kept under wraps, the setup points to a character-led drama rather than a straightforward crime thriller. The murder accusation may be the spark, but the real story appears to be about what happens to a family when its foundation suddenly looks very different.
Clem Garritty Brings DAD to Disney+
Clem Garritty is an emerging name to watch. He created the Showtime pilot Jonah Kills and is also writing on Life is Strange, the adaptation connected to Charlie Covell. With DAD, Garritty now gets a major streaming platform and a high-profile production partner in A24 UK.
That combination is especially interesting. Disney+ has been expanding its international originals, while A24 has built a reputation for distinctive, filmmaker-driven storytelling across film and television. A24 UK’s involvement suggests DAD could lean into a more specific, offbeat voice rather than a broad, formula-driven family mystery.
Why the Disney+ A24 UK Deal Matters
This marks the first collaboration between Disney+ and A24 UK, which makes the order notable beyond the series itself. Streamers are still hunting for originals that feel premium but not interchangeable, and A24’s brand carries weight with audiences who follow bold indie film and prestige TV.
For Disney+, a comedy-drama about siblings dealing with a murder accusation could sit comfortably alongside its growing slate of adult-skewing originals outside the U.S., particularly under its broader international and Star programming strategy in many markets.
No cast has been announced yet, and Disney+ has not confirmed a release date. Production timing, episode count, and additional creative team details are also still to come.
Where to Watch DAD on Disney+
DAD will be watched on Disney+ when it eventually premieres. The project has been announced through Disney+ and A24 UK, so UK availability is expected to be central to the rollout. Disney+ is also available in the UK, the U.S., and many EU countries, though Disney has not yet confirmed whether DAD will launch globally at the same time or arrive territory by territory.
For now, streaming fans should keep an eye on Disney+ for official casting, trailer, and release date updates.
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