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Netflix Chief Executive Ted Sarandos said the streaming company anticipates increasing its content spending by roughly 10% in 2026, while savings tied to generative AI have already been applied to production on more than 300 titles.
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Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters told The Hollywood Reporter that “free” remains under consideration, while the company does not plan to launch a FAST (free, ad-supported streaming television) offering in the immediate term.
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Netflix’s early audience data for its comedy slate highlights Kevin Hart’s stand-up competition series as a fast breakout, and surfaces Katt Williams as the top-performing comedy special in the same reporting window.
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The streaming executive argued that lower second-season viewership does not necessarily report a creative downturn, citing multiple original series that are coming back with follow-on episodes despite debut-to-follow-up rating drops.
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In a new interview tied to the release of his country-leaning project, Ne-Yo says he aimed to create music “people related to,” drawing on earlier work with country artists.
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The “Breathe” singer is set to perform at the Beacon Theatre on Nov. 5, with ticket sales starting in 2026 for the date announced by the artist’s team.
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Netflix says its “What We Watched” data for the first half of 2026 reflects rising performance driven by major YouTube talent, including children’s programming host Ms. Rachel and science communicator Mark Rober, as the company continues to weigh how to compete for attention on emerging creator platforms.
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Over a year after its release, the animated title continues to draw large audiences on Netflix, according to the streamer’s latest midyear viewing breakdown.
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Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson’s crime thriller drew 104 million global views for Netflix from its January 8 premiere through the end of June, according to the streamer’s biannual “What We Watched” viewing report.
