Netflix is undoubtedly the most important name in streaming. The company, which started out as a mail-order DVD service in the late ‘90s, completely upended the traditional media industry when it launched an online streaming service in 2007 and remains the biggest player in the space today.
As a pioneer in streaming, it’s no wonder that it boasts the highest subscriber numbers, biggest global reach and greatest volume of original content compared to its many competitors, which include Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video. Netflix has some of the best movies and TV shows on its platform, and is constantly adding more.
Netflix was launched by co-founders Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in 1997. Hastings is now executive chairman, with Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters the co-CEOs.
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Netflix reportedly cancels Yellowstone-style series Territory after one season and it's disappointing to hear
Netflix has canceled its Yellowstone-like show Territory after one season.
Sad about Dead Boy Detectives being canceled? You’ll be able to see one of the Netflix show’s stars in The Sandman season 2 instead
If you're sad about the hit Netflix show Dead Boy Detectives being canceled, then there's a special surprise for you in The Sandman season 2.
‘The world of Peaky will continue’: Steven Knight confirms the hit Netflix drama Peaky Blinders won't end after its highly-anticipated movie
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has confirmed the Netflix drama will continue after its upcoming movie.
Netflix's hit French thriller series Lupin might be coming back, but not as you know it
Netflix's hugely popular French thriller Lupin is reportedly returning, but in a way you might not expect.
Netflix is getting its first-ever English medical procedural series and a historical drama that looks like a Spanish Bridgerton
Netflix has announced its first English-language medical procedural series and a Spanish period drama that looks straight out of Bridgerton.
New Netflix movies: the biggest films to stream in February 2025
Updated These are the biggest new Netflix movies that have debuted on the world's best streaming platform recently.
Netflix releases trailer for new western series Ransom Canyon and it looks like an exciting mix of Yellowstone and Virgin River
Netflix unveils trailer for new western series Ransom Canyon and it looks perfect for fans of Yellowstone and Virgin River.
Paramount Plus' hit Yellowstone prequel series 1883 is coming to Netflix, but not for everyone
Paramount Plus' smash hit Yellowstone prequel series is coming to Netflix, but not in the US.
