The Sound of Music: Broadcast dates & streaming 2025/2026
The Sound of Music has been one of the most popular musical movies in cinema history for decades. Especially around Christmas and New Year's Eve, this classic is a fixture on TV schedules in many countries. At the same time, new generations are constantly rediscovering the film via streaming platforms.
On this page, you will find a continuously updated overview of all confirmed TV broadcast dates for 2025/2026, as well as information on where the movie can currently be streamed.
Confirmed international TV broadcast dates for 2025/2026
Austria: ORF 2
In Austria, The Sound of Music is also present around Christmas, supplemented by accompanying documentaries. The movie was mostly filmed in Salzburg, where many of the original locations can still be visited today. Despite its worldwide success, the film is not as well known in Austria as one might expect. Even though the film is not a Christmas classic here, it still finds its way into the Christmas program:
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 10:45 p.m.
The Sound of Music – The True Story (documentary)
Monday, December 22, 2025, 11:50 a.m.
Repeat of the documentary
Thursday, December 25, 2025, 9:05 a.m.
The Sound of Music (1965)
Friday, December 26, 2025, 11:50 a.m.
Further repeat of the documentary
USA: ABC
In the United States, the film is an integral part of Christmas television.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (ET)
Broadcast on ABC as part of “The Wonderful World of Disney”
United Kingdom: BBC One
In the United Kingdom, too, the film is one of the classics of the holiday season.
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 3:15 p.m. (UK time)
New Year's broadcast on BBC One
Germany
No fixed free-to-air broadcast dates for 2025/2026 are currently known for Germany. The movie is only shown irregularly on linear television in this country and is currently mainly available via streaming and video-on-demand services.
Streaming platforms
Regardless of TV broadcast dates, The Sound of Music is available on several platforms. Specific availability may vary depending on the country. (As of December 2025)
Streaming subscriptions
Disney+: Available in many European countries and internationally
Hulu: Mainly in the US
AMC+ / AMC+ Channel: Regional, e.g., US
Buy or rent the movie (video on demand)
Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV / iTunes
Rakuten TV
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
In Germany, the broadcasting rights are often held by international rights holders who focus on streaming and pay TV. While the movie is a firm Christmas tradition in the US, the UK, and Austria, it is only shown sporadically on German free-to-air TV.
Yes – all information is provided without guarantee. Broadcasters may change or postpone programs at short notice. Regional variations are also possible.
The film is internationally regarded as a classic family and holiday movie. Especially in English-speaking countries, it has been a fixture of Christmas and New Year's programming for decades.
Note on current information
All broadcast dates and streaming platforms mentioned here have been carefully researched.
Changes by broadcasters or platforms are possible at any time and are subject to change.
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