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20th Television
20th Television is Disney's flagship live-action and animation studio arm, developing series for Hulu, Disney+, and FX with a renewed focus on franchise revivals and overall-deal talent.
Current mandate
20th Television occupies a central position within Disney Entertainment Television, functioning as the primary development and production studio feeding content to Hulu, Disney+, and FX. The studio's current strategic moment is defined by franchise revival and platform-exclusive content, most visibly through the King of the Hill relaunch on Hulu. Season 14 of that series debuted to 1.21 billion minutes of U.S. streaming in its opening week, landing at No. 2 on Nielsen's overall Top 10 streaming chart behind Netflix's Wednesday. With Seasons 15, 16, and 17 already ordered, the studio is demonstrably committed to multi-season franchise investment within the Disney ecosystem.
The studio's recent acquisition pattern centers on overall deals with writer-producers who can develop both live-action and animated series simultaneously. Saladin Patterson's renewed overall deal with 20th Television and 20th Television Animation is the most publicly documented example, covering original live-action and animated series for linear networks and streamers, with emphasis on Disney Entertainment Television platforms. A separate overall deal with Rashad Raisani was recorded in October 2025. The studio tracks 65 decision makers across its operations, reflecting the organizational depth of a major studio arm rather than a boutique acquirer. Budget terms on recent deals have not been publicly disclosed.
Material reaches 20th Television primarily through established talent relationships and overall-deal structures. Every tracked deal in the recent window came through a named writer-producer with existing industry representation and credits. No open submission portal or named fellowship program is documented in current tracking data. Screenwriters and producers seeking access are most likely to find a pathway through a sales agent, entertainment attorney, or producer with an existing relationship inside the Disney Entertainment Television ecosystem.
Signature peaks
- 1B+ Franchise Hours Streamed — King of the Hill has surpassed one billion hours streamed globally on Hulu and Disney+ since its 2018 arrival on the platform.
- S15, S16, S17 Seasons Ordered Ahead — Disney has greenlit three additional seasons of King of the Hill, signaling long-term franchise commitment through 20th Television.
- 65 Decision Makers Tracked — ScriptMatch tracks 65 decision makers across 20th Television's operations, reflecting its scale as a major studio arm.
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- Not disclosed
- Territory focus
- Not disclosed
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Every tracked deal in the recent window came through an established writer-producer with existing industry representation, structured as an overall deal rather than a spec script acquisition. No open submission portal, named fellowship, or public call for material is documented in current tracking data.
- Deal structure
- 20th Television primarily structures its activity as overall deals with writer-producers, granting the studio rights to develop and produce original live-action and animated series for Disney Entertainment Television platforms including Hulu, Disney+, and FX. Budget and financial terms on recent deals have not been publicly disclosed.
Recent acquisitions
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Rashad Raisani overall deal with 20th Television
Market context
King of the Hill's return to Hulu drew 1.21 billion minutes of streaming in its opening week, signaling 20th Television's franchise-revival strategy is paying off at scale.
20th Television occupies a central position within Disney Entertainment Television, functioning as the primary development and production studio feeding content to Hulu, Disney+, and FX. The studio's current strategic moment is defined by franchise revival and platform-exclusive content, most visibly through the King of the Hill relaunch on Hulu. Season 14 of that series debuted to 1.21 billion minutes of U.S. streaming in its opening week, landing at No. 2 on Nielsen's overall Top 10 streaming chart behind Netflix's Wednesday. With Seasons 15, 16, and 17 already ordered, the studio is demonstrably committed to multi-season franchise investment within the Disney ecosystem.
Common questions about 20th Television
Does 20th Television accept unsolicited scripts?
No unsolicited pathway is documented in current ScriptMatch tracking. Every deal observed in the recent window involved a named writer-producer with existing representation and industry credits. The studio operates primarily through overall deals with established talent. Screenwriters seeking access are best positioned through a literary agent, entertainment attorney, or producer already working within the Disney Entertainment Television ecosystem, which includes Hulu, Disney+, and FX.
What budgets does 20th Television typically work at?
Budget terms on recent 20th Television overall deals, including those with Saladin Patterson and Rashad Raisani, have not been publicly disclosed. As the primary development studio for Disney Entertainment Television, the company operates at major-studio scale, financing series for Hulu, Disney+, and FX. Projects range from animated revivals like King of the Hill to original live-action development, suggesting a broad budget range consistent with premium streaming and linear network standards.
What festivals does 20th Television source from?
ScriptMatch's current tracking data does not document a specific festival acquisition pattern for 20th Television. The studio functions as a development and production entity rather than a traditional acquisitions buyer, meaning it typically develops projects internally or through overall-deal talent rather than sourcing completed films at markets. Its output is oriented toward series for Hulu, Disney+, and FX rather than festival-circuit theatrical acquisitions.
How do I get my script in front of 20th Television?
Based on observed deal flow, the most documented route to 20th Television is through an overall-deal writer-producer or a representative with existing ties to Disney Entertainment Television. The studio has signed overall deals with showrunners like Saladin Patterson and Rashad Raisani, who develop projects across live-action and animation. A literary agent or entertainment attorney with Disney ecosystem relationships is the most practical starting point for unattached writers.
What genres is 20th Television currently acquiring?
20th Television's publicly documented activity spans live-action and animated series, with a current emphasis on franchise revivals and original development for Hulu, Disney+, and FX. The King of the Hill revival is the studio's highest-profile current project, demonstrating appetite for animated comedy with broad platform reach. Overall deals with writer-producers like Saladin Patterson and Rashad Raisani suggest ongoing interest in both scripted live-action and animation across multiple genres.
Is 20th Television currently active in the market?
Yes. ScriptMatch's tracking shows 81 total records over the past 12 months and a latest signal dated June 2026, confirming the studio remains active. Recent activity includes a documented overall deal with Rashad Raisani in October 2025 and the ongoing King of the Hill franchise, which has Seasons 15 through 17 already ordered for Hulu. The studio continues to renew and sign overall deals with writer-producers developing content for Disney Entertainment Television platforms.
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