# Disney grants TikTok creators official rights to Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar

Disney has partnered with TikTok to let creators officially use characters from Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar in their content. This gives creators a vast library of iconic IP for videos, while Disney expands its reach and influence on the platform. The move signals a new approach to fan content and brand licensing.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/streaming/975520/disney-tiktok-partnership-verts-streaming) — 2026-08-05T07:38:49-04:00

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/05/tiktok-disney-deal-short-video-darth-vader-spider-man) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:01:15 GMT