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U-NEXT content and partnership expansions

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U-NEXT has initiated several content distribution and partnership expansions in Japan. In August 2026, the service announced new streaming initiatives, including live Premier League coverage at JOYSOUND karaoke rooms and exclusive live streaming for the ‘FNC BAND KINGDOM 2026’ summer band festival. Following these announcements, U-NEXT entered into a long-term strategic partnership with ~~NBCUniversal.~~ NBCUniversal to create a “new entertainment ecosystem.” This collaboration ~~includes~~ aims to move toward an “IP-centered model” that integrates digital platforms, live experiences, and global distribution. A key component is the October 2026 launch of the Universal+ streaming brand in Japan, providing users access to NBCUniversal’s film and television library. The partnership also involves joint marketing with Universal Studios Japan to link digital content with physical theme park experiences, and efforts to distribute Japanese anime, films, and original works to international markets via NBCUniversal’s networks. In September 2026, U-NEXT expanded its live event offerings. The service scheduled Premier League live viewing events at six cinema locations, including TOHO Cinemas and Aeon Cinema, for matches on September 19. The music lineup for the month includes exclusive live streams for ONE N' ONLY’s arena tour final at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on September 13, the FNC BAND KINGDOM 2026 event on September 21, and EXILE TAKAHIRO’s 20th-anniversary concert at the Nippon Budokan on September 25.

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