Netflix Content Spend Accelerates, As Do Savings From AI, Ted Sarandos Says Streamer Has Used It In 300 Productions

Netflix expects content spending of roughly $20B in 2026 to rise about 10% (vs. 8% increases over the prior five years), below the 14% average over the last decade. It also guides that live content will be ~5% of total spending. Overall, the plan signals continued reinvestment without re-accelerating to prior peak levels.

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Netflix expects content spending of roughly $20B in 2026 to rise about 10% (vs. 8% increases over the prior five years), below the 14% average over the last decade. It also guides that live content will be ~5% of total spending. Overall, the plan signals continued reinvestment without re-accelerating to prior peak levels.