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’s new Luther movie will resurrect a fan-favorite character after a six-year absence – and there’s one question I really hope it answers
By Lucy Buglass published
Luther is getting a second movie at Netflix, and it seems like they're finally going to confirm the fate of a long-awaited character.

Awful Christmas movies are my guilty pleasure, and new Netflix movie A Merry Little Ex-mas is gift-wrapped rubbish
By Jasmine Valentine published
Sometimes, being terrible isn't a bad thing, as new Netflix Christmas movie A Merry Little Ex-mas proves.

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By Tom Power published
Riot Games' 'Arcane Fanniversary' event is set to celebrate Arcane season 2's first birthday.

New Netflix movies: every original film you can watch on the best streaming service in November 2025
By Tom Power last updated
Updated These are the biggest new Netflix movies that have been released this month.

Netflix releases first five minutes of Stranger Things season 5 – and it answers a big question about Will Byers from season 1
By Tom Power published
The first five minutes of Stranger Things 5 have been revealed, and they're a huge call-back to its debut season.

Stranger Things: Tales From 85 trailer, images, voice cast, and 2026 release window unveiled by Netflix for Stranger Things Day 2025
By Tom Power published
Breaking Netflix has revealed some new details about its first Stranger Things spin-off, including a whole new cast for Eleven, Mike, and more.

KPop Demon Hunters 2 is quietly confirmed for a distant release, but Netflix could already have its eyes on more projects to tide fans over
By Amelia Schwanke published
Kpop Demon Hunters 2 looks to be on the way, but early reports suggest a distant Netflix release date.

Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 is technically dropping two weeks early, but there’s a catch
By Jasmine Valentine published
We're a few weeks away from the premiere of Stranger Things season 5, but some of us will be able to watch episode 1 early.
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