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Stranger Things season 5: Netflix drops teaser with full list of episodes

Netflix has formally confirmed on Nov 6 that Stranger Things season 5 will air next year. Notably, the wildly popular streaming series' final season will premiere in 2025

Stranger Things season 5: Netflix drops teaser with full list of episodes
Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 4:13 PM IST

Netflix picks up 5.1 million subscribers in Q3 as ad-tier signups grow

Streaming giant said that its ad-supported service accounted for more than 50 per cent of signups in the third quarter in countries where it was available

Netflix picks up 5.1 million subscribers in Q3 as ad-tier signups grow
Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 10:58 PM IST

India hooked to Netflix's content; subscribers and revenue surge in Q2 CY24

The success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' and Imtiaz Ali's 'Amar Singh Chamkila' were among the key titles Netflix credited for its recent growth in Indian market

India hooked to Netflix's content; subscribers and revenue surge in Q2 CY24
Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 10:48 AM IST

Netflix beats subscriber targets in Q2; remains cautious on ad growth

While the subscriber gains topped analyst predictions of 5 million, Netflix issued cautious guidance for the third quarter

Netflix beats subscriber targets in Q2; remains cautious on ad growth
Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 8:58 AM IST

Srikanth OTT Release: When & Where To Watch Rajkummar Rao's Film Online?

The movie documents the inspiring life of the visually challenged 'Srikanth' who defeated his obstacles and became one of the successful CEOs; the real life story had hit theatres on 10th May, 2024

Srikanth OTT Release: When & Where To Watch Rajkummar Rao's Film Online?
Updated On : 04 Jul 2024 | 5:45 PM IST

Netflix to discontinue basic ad-free subscription plan in these countries

In India, Netflix still lists the basic plan, priced at Rs 199, which allows users to stream at 720p resolution on one device at a time

Netflix to discontinue basic ad-free subscription plan in these countries
Updated On : 03 Jul 2024 | 12:54 PM IST

Indian movies, shows clocked over 1 billion views on Netflix in 2023

Series and movies from India clocked over 1 billion views on Netflix in 2023, the streaming service said on Friday in its second engagement report. The report, titled "What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report", presented the streaming service's viewership data for the period of July to December 2023. Subscribers across the world watched about 90 billion hours of content on Netflix in the second half of 2023. From India, Sujoy Ghosh's "Jaane Jaan" was the most watched movie on Netflix with 20.2 million views, followed by Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan" with 16.2 million views and Vishal Bhardwaj's "Khufiya" with 12.1 million views. The other popular titles include "OMG 2" (11.5 million views), "Lust Stories 2" (9.2 million views), "Dream Girl 2" (8.2 million views) and true-crime documentary "Curry & Cyanide" (8.2 million views). From the series that were launched on Netflix, "The Railway Men", starring Kay Kay Menon, Babil Khan and Divyenndu, turned out to be the top title. The ...

Indian movies, shows clocked over 1 billion views on Netflix in 2023
Updated On : 24 May 2024 | 1:51 PM IST

Netflix nears deal for 2 NFL games on Christmas, extending push into sports

The three-season pact will also see Netflix host at least one Christmas game in both 2025 and 2026, the league and the company announced on Wednesday

Netflix nears deal for 2 NFL games on Christmas, extending push into sports
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 10:39 PM IST

Netflix hits 40 million active users globally for ad-supported plan

The jump comes at a time when streaming companies are facing stiff competition

Netflix hits 40 million active users globally for ad-supported plan
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 8:27 AM IST

Netflix Q1CY24: Best results since 2020; 9.3 mn new subscribers acquired

Driven by new series, ad-supported tier, and enhanced subscriber policies, Netflix achieved $2.3 billion in net income and $9.3 billion in revenues during the January-March quarter of 2024

Netflix Q1CY24: Best results since 2020; 9.3 mn new subscribers acquired
Updated On : 20 Apr 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

Netflix announces Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Animal' release on Jan 26

Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Animal" will start streaming on Netflix from January 26, the platform announced on Thursday. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna and Triptii Dimri. "Animal", which hit the screens on December 1, went on to become one of the highest earning Hindi films of 2023 despite being criticised for its poor portrayal of women, misogyny and graphic violence. Ranbir Kapoor said he is looking forward to the digital premiere of his film on Netflix. "We are absolutely overjoyed by the response 'Animal' received in theatres and now I am glad that audiences worldwide will get a chance to watch it in the comfort of their homes. The opportunity to showcase our work globally is truly special," the actor said in a statement. In addition to Hindi, "Animal" will also be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, on Netflix. In a press release, the streamer described the film as an action drama exploring "the intricac

Netflix announces Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Animal' release on Jan 26
Updated On : 25 Jan 2024 | 1:52 PM IST

Netflix gained 13 mn customers in 2023, posts best surge since pandemic

Shares of Netflix climbed as much as 8.9 per cent to $535.91 in extended trading after the earnings announcement

Netflix gained 13 mn customers in 2023, posts best surge since pandemic
Updated On : 24 Jan 2024 | 7:35 AM IST

9 Indian movies, shows in Netflix's top 1,000 watched between Jan-Jun 2023

Netflix on Wednesday released its 'What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report' showing the ranking of shows and movies based on the hours watched

9 Indian movies, shows in Netflix's top 1,000 watched between Jan-Jun 2023
Updated On : 13 Dec 2023 | 11:04 PM IST

Netflix releases global viewer data on every show, film for first time

Now, the company is giving everyone - viewers, suppliers and competitors - a deeper look into what people are watching with the semiannual "What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report"

Netflix releases global viewer data on every show, film for first time
Updated On : 13 Dec 2023 | 7:09 AM IST

Squid Game Season 2 Released: All details about 'The Challenge ' in India

The Netflix survival drama Squid Game back in 2021 enthralled the audience with its commentary on capitalism through a competition consisting of deadly children's games

Squid Game Season 2 Released: All details about 'The Challenge ' in India
Updated On : 23 Nov 2023 | 11:46 AM IST

Netflix records its best quarter in nearly three years on subscriber jump

"We're incredibly pleased with how it's been going," co-Chief Executive Officer Greg Peters said in a videotaped interview released after results came out

Netflix records its best quarter in nearly three years on subscriber jump
Updated On : 19 Oct 2023 | 10:53 PM IST

Netflix plans to raise ad free service prices after actors' strike ends

It was not immediately clear how much Netflix will raise prices by or when exactly the new prices will take effect, according to the report

Netflix plans to raise ad free service prices after actors' strike ends
Updated On : 03 Oct 2023 | 11:59 PM IST

Indian stories ready to hit global stage: Netflix India's Monika Shergill

The strategy is the same - to become one of the largest entertainment brands in India, says Monika Shergill

Indian stories ready to hit global stage: Netflix India's Monika Shergill
Updated On : 21 Aug 2023 | 10:36 PM IST

Netflix's 'The hunt after Veerappan' shows notorious bandit in new light

Netflix is releasing a new eye-opening documentary on Veerappan, the Indian bandit against whom the country had launched the largest and costliest ever manhunt. The documentary is releasing on August

Netflix's 'The hunt after Veerappan' shows notorious bandit in new light
Updated On : 27 Jul 2023 | 5:00 PM IST

Netflix's curbs on password sharing may lead to a larger subscriber base

Since it announced a crackdown on password sharing, Netflix has been rapidly gaining subscribers and has already added six million new accounts globally

Netflix's curbs on password sharing may lead to a larger subscriber base
Updated On : 21 Jul 2023 | 12:35 PM IST