Disney+ greenlights 'House of Fates' Korean spinoff
Disney+ has greenlit "House of Fates," a supernatural reality competition Korean spinoff of the record-breaking series "Battle of Fates." The new show follows top-placing fate readers from the original, shot on location in Korea. No release date has been announced yet.
According to Variety, Disney+ ordered the series from the original show's producer and writer. It is the first spinoff greenlit since "Battle of Fates" premiered, expanding a format that already proved a hit on Disney+ Korea.
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Key Takeaways
- Disney+ greenlit "House of Fates" as a spinoff of "Battle of Fates."
- The series stars the three top-placing fate readers from the original cast.
- "Battle of Fates" was the No. 1 series premiere on Disney+ Korea in its first 12 days.
- Local adaptations of "Battle of Fates" are in development in other markets.
- Disney+ has not announced a release date for "House of Fates."
What is House of Fates about?
"House of Fates" is shot on location in Korea and follows participants to sites tied to Korean spiritual practice. Along the route, they take in ceremonies, regional customs, and communal meals.
Cast members sit for personal fate readings and discuss relationships and losses in their own lives. The format then moves into direct contact with shamanic ritual, which it positions as central to Korean spiritual life.
The three top-placing fate readers from "Battle of Fates" front the spinoff. Other contestants from the original cast also appear at points across the journey.
How did Battle of Fates perform on Disney+?
"Battle of Fates" premiered on Feb. 11 and became the No. 1 series premiere on Disney+ Korea based on views in its first 12 days. Season 1 runs 10 episodes and is available to stream on Disney+.
The competition featured masters of shamanism, tarot, face and foot reading, saju, and other divination disciplines. Challenges tested their abilities with tools including fans, bells, dowsing rods, and modern-day laptops.
Disney+ also streams other Korean variety titles alongside it, including "I Am Boxer," "The Zone: Survival Mission," and "My Name Is Gabriel," starring Blackpink's Jennie.
Why does this Disney+ spinoff matter?
The order shows Disney+ doubling down on Korean unscripted after a record-breaking launch. "House of Fates" is the first spinoff greenlit from "Battle of Fates," while local adaptations of the original are also in development elsewhere.
That combination—spinoff plus international remakes—signals the streamer sees lasting demand for this supernatural reality competition Korean format beyond a single season.
Until Disney+ sets a premiere window, "Battle of Fates" Season 1 remains the entry point for viewers who want the world that "House of Fates" will expand.