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Somebody Feed Phil’ Sets 2027 Move to YouTube Under Banijay Deal

The non-exclusive Banijay pact pivots the Netflix-born travel series to a creator-led YouTube hub to broaden free access.

Overview

  • New episodes will debut non-exclusively on a new Phil Rosenthal World YouTube channel in 2027, alongside short- and long-form originals.
  • The existing eight seasons will continue streaming on Netflix.
  • Phil Rosenthal signed a strategic partnership with Banijay Americas and Banijay Rights in collaboration with his Lucky Bastards banner.
  • Banijay will oversee production, digital channel management, monetization and global distribution, with additional AVOD and FAST opportunities being explored.
  • The shift represents a rare reverse migration from Netflix to YouTube intended to expand reach and deepen direct engagement with fans.