Shine Iberia, part of Banijay Iberia, today announced a new season of MasterChef Junior Spain, which, for the first time in history will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in Spain.

The new season, premiering December 18, has been developed specifically for Disney+, with a revamped structure, pace, and content, while retaining the core DNA that has made the show a family entertainment staple in Spain for over a decade. The move to Disney+ also brings new creative opportunities, with themed episodes and challenges inspired by the Disney universe, connecting cooking with characters and stories that resonate across generations.

Over five episodes, 16 aspiring chefs between the ages of 8 and 12 will enter the show’s kitchens to put their culinary skills to the test through a series of games and challenges. Pepe Rodríguez, Jordi Cruz, and Delicious Martha will judge the young cooks as they compete for the ultimate prize: €12,000, the MasterChef Junior Spain trophy, and a four-day course at the Basque Culinary Center, for the winner and a guest.

Macarena Rey, CEO of Shine Iberia, says: “Few formats have the longevity and versatility of MasterChef. Its ability to continually evolve is what makes it such an enduring global brand. Disney+ is a natural home for MasterChef Junior, sharing its focus on family entertainment and values of teamwork, respect, camaraderie and creativity.”

Sofía Fábregas, Vice President of Original Production at Disney+ Spain, adds: “MasterChef Juniorperfectly represents the type of projects we want to continue adding to Disney+: formats that are deeply connected with national audiences, and the ability to bring different generations together around a shared experience. This new season was conceived specifically for Disney+ and represents another step in our commitment to continuing to expand our offering of local productions and unscripted entertainment in Spain.”

Represented internationally by Banijay Entertainment, MasterChef is the world’s most successful cookery television format (Guinness World Records). Created by Franc Roddam and first launched in the UK in 1990, MasterChef has been produced in more than 70 markets, broadcast in over 200 territories, and watched by more than one billion viewers worldwide.