Netflix, Inc.
American media company
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| January 6 2025 | Netflix became the new home for the WWE Raw franchise, which had been on cable for more than 30 years. |
| 2024 | Netflix reaches a milestone of 301.6 million paid memberships, demonstrating continued global expansion. |
| November 2024 | Netflix began venturing into live sports broadcasting, starting with the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match and later two NFL games on Christmas Day. |
| September 29 2023 | Netflix discontinued its DVD-by-mail service after sending out over 5 billion shipments throughout its lifetime. |
| April 28 2022 |
Netflix launched its inaugural Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival, featuring over 250 shows across Los Angeles, including the first stand-up show at Dodger Stadium.
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'Netflix Is a Joke' Comedy Festival Returns in May 2024 With 300 Shows
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| 2021 | Netflix was ranked as the eighth-most trusted brand globally by Morning Consult. |
| November 2 2021 | Netflix officially launched mobile games for Android users worldwide, offering five games including two Stranger Things titles. |
| September 28 2021 | Netflix acquired Night School Studio, an independent video game developer. |
| September 21 2021 | Netflix announced the acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company for an undisclosed price. |
| September 20 2021 | Netflix signed a long-term lease with Aviva Investors to operate and expand Longcross Studios in Surrey, UK. |
| July 2021 | Netflix hired Mike Verdu as vice president of game development, with plans to add video games by 2022. |
| July 2021 | Netflix appointed Ted Sarandos as co-CEO. |
| April 27 2021 | Netflix announced the opening of its first Canadian headquarters in Toronto, and plans to open offices in Sweden, Rome, and Istanbul to increase original content in those regions. |
| April 8 2021 | Sony Pictures Entertainment announced an agreement for Netflix to hold U.S. pay television window rights to its releases beginning in 2022, replacing Starz and expanding existing agreements. |
| March 2021 | Netflix earned the most Academy Award nominations of any studio with 36 nominations and won seven Academy Awards. |
| March 2021 | Netflix announced its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2022, with plans to invest in ecosystem preservation and restoration programs. |
| 2020 | Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced content production, Netflix experienced a 14 percent drop in greenhouse gas emissions. |
| 2020 | During the COVID-19 pandemic, Netflix experiences a significant surge to 203.7 million paid memberships. |
| 2019 | International Energy Agency study revealed that streaming a 30-minute show on Netflix produces approximately 0.018 kg of CO2 emissions. |
| May 22 2018 | Barack and Michelle Obama signed a deal to produce documentaries, docu-series, and features for Netflix under their Higher Ground Productions. |
| January 22 2018 | Netflix was approved for membership into the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), becoming the first streaming service to become a member. |
| August 7 2017 | Netflix acquired Millarworld, marking its first corporate acquisition, purchasing the comic book publishing company of Mark Millar. |
| 2016 | Netflix grows to 89.1 million paid memberships, solidifying its position as a major streaming platform. |
| November 30 2016 | Netflix launched an offline playback feature, allowing users to cache content on mobile devices for viewing without an internet connection. |
| January 2016 | Netflix expanded globally, launching its streaming service in 130 new countries, dramatically increasing its international market presence. |
| April 2014 | Netflix signed Arrested Development creator Mitchell Hurwitz to a multi-year deal to create original projects. |
| July 2013 | Orange is the New Black premiered, becoming Netflix's most-watched original series at the time. |
| March 13 2013 | Netflix added a Facebook sharing feature, allowing United States subscribers to access 'Watched by your friends' and 'Friends' Favorites'. |
| February 1 2013 | House of Cards was released, marketed as the first 'Netflix Original' production. |
| 2012 | Netflix expands its membership to 30.4 million subscribers, showing rapid user acquisition. |
| December 4 2012 | Netflix and Disney announced an exclusive multi-year agreement for U.S. subscription television rights to Disney Studios' films. |
| October 18 2012 | Netflix launched in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. |
| January 9 2012 | Netflix began European expansion by launching in the United Kingdom and Ireland. |
| 2011 | Netflix began acquiring and producing original content, starting with the crime drama Lilyhammer. |
| November 2011 | Netflix ordered Orange is the New Black and a new season of Arrested Development, expanding its original content strategy. |
| September 11 2011 | Netflix expanded to 43 countries in Latin America. |
| July 12 2011 | Netflix announced separation of subscription plans into streaming ($7.99/month) and DVD rental services. |
| March 2011 | Netflix made a straight-to-series order for House of Cards, marking the first first-run television series specifically commissioned by the service, featuring Kevin Spacey. |
| 2010 | Netflix reaches 18.3 million paid memberships, marking a significant growth in its subscriber base. |
| November 2010 | Netflix began offering a standalone streaming service separate from DVD rentals. |
| September 22 2010 | Netflix launched in Canada, marking its first international market. |
| January 6 2010 | Netflix reached an agreement with Warner Bros. to delay new release rentals by 28 days to help studios sell physical copies. |
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