Inside netflixs creative clearout – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.

Go Read This: The Verge’s favorite reads from all over the web

See all Stories

Posted
D
External Link
Dominic Preston
Inside Netflix’s creative clearout.

Alongside laying off 1,000 employees, Netflix has fired the heads of its film and content divisions this month. We’ve already explained the company can’t fire its way out of a slump that’s now hitting its engagement metrics, but Bloomberg recounts just why co-CEO Ted Sarandos thinks otherwise, and how he got here in the first place.

Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
Comments
Loading comments
Getting the conversation ready...

Most Popular

Most Popular
  1. Reddit will force everyone to log in
  2. Microsoft’s AI future has fewer jobs
  3. Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini
  4. Apple finally combined a toaster and a refrigerator
  5. Anthropic’s business plan: Build God or die trying

More in Streaming

VisionQuest is what happens when AI really goes rogueVisionQuest is what happens when AI really goes rogue
It’s time to find a new browserIt’s time to find a new browser
Abandoned Popcorn Time apps had to be disabled to prevent a zombie armyAbandoned Popcorn Time apps had to be disabled to prevent a zombie army
Netflix can’t fire its way out of this downward spiralNetflix can’t fire its way out of this downward spiral
Spotify says yes, it is busting people for using Family Plan sharing too widelySpotify says yes, it is busting people for using Family Plan sharing too widely
YouTube says it isn’t testing hiding the dislike buttonYouTube says it isn’t testing hiding the dislike button

Top Stories