Netflix: News
Netflix is an over-the-top (OTT) media service, which means its content is directly available to viewers via Internet streaming. An extremely popular entertainment medium, Netflix currently clocks in some stunning 183mn paid subscribers. Established in 1997, this California-headquartered media giant spread out their business internationally 13 years later, starting their services in Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Apart from the US, Netflix also has offices in Brazil, Netherlands, India, Japan and South Korea. Further, like Amazon Prime, it’s not available in Mainland China, Iran, Syria, North Korea, and Crimea. In 2013, Netflix entered the content-production industry through the gripping political drama House of Cards. And since then, they have donned a rather active role as a producer and distributor of films and TV series.
James Gunn's 'Man of Tomorrow': Lars Eidinger to play Brainiac
James Gunn, the writer-director of the upcoming film Man of Tomorrow, has announced that German actor Lars Eidinger will play Brainiac.
Keerthy Suresh's 'Revolver Rita' to hit Netflix on December 26
The Tamil comedy thriller Revolver Rita, starring Keerthy Suresh, is set for its digital premiere next week.
Ram Pothineni's 'Andhra King...' to hit Netflix on December 25
The Telugu film Andhra King Taluka, featuring Ram Pothineni, will premiere on Netflix on December 25.
Netflix acquires avatar maker Ready Player Me for gaming expansion
In a major shift in its gaming strategy, Netflix has announced the acquisition of Ready Player Me, an Estonia-based avatar-creation platform.
Chitrangda Singh reveals why she signed 'Housefull 5'
Chitrangda Singh, who recently starred in Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, has reacted to the criticism she received for taking up commercial projects like Housefull 5.
'Raat Akeli Hai: Bansal Murders' review: Nawazuddin leads engaging thriller
Five years after Raat Akeli Hai, director Honey Trehan has returned with the sequel, Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders.
Kevin Spacey returns to TV after 'House of Cards'
Kevin Spacey, the two-time Oscar-winning actor, is returning to television after a long hiatus.
Does this fan-favorite character die in 'Stranger Things 5'?
The Duffer brothers, the creators of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Mystery 'Company C' bid $25B to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed that a fourth company, referred to as Company C, submitted a bid to acquire it in November in addition to Netflix, Paramount Skydance, and an unnamed Company A.
'Great Indian Kapil Show' promo: Priyanka Chopra brings laughter, wit
The fourth season of Netflix's The Great Indian Kapil Show is all set to premiere on Saturday, December 20, at 8:00pm.
'Taskaree' teaser: Emraan Hashmi's thriller explores world of airport customs
Netflix released the teaser for its upcoming crime thriller series, Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web, on Wednesday.
Oscars 2026 shortlist: 'Sinners,' 'Frankenstein,' 'Wicked' lead the race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the shortlists for the 12 categories in the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.
'Golden' from Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' makes Oscars shortlist
Netflix's animated sensation, KPop Demon Hunters, features the song Golden, which has made it to the Oscars shortlist for Best Original Song.
Warner Bros. Discovery to reject Paramount's $108.4B bid?
Warner Bros. Discovery's board is expected to urge shareholders to turn down Paramount-Skydance's $108.4 billion takeover offer, as reported by Reuters.
When, where to watch Benedict's love story in 'Bridgerton' S04
The popular Netflix Regency-era romance series, Bridgerton, is set to return with its fourth season.
Vaani gets candid about her look in 'Mandala Murders'
Vaani Kapoor, who recently made her streaming debut with Netflix's crime thriller series Mandala Murders, has spoken about her character's transformation.
'Stranger Things 5' Volume 2: Can our heroes survive?
The second volume of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things will premiere globally on December 25, 2025, and on December 26, 2025, in India.
When, where to watch Priyanka grace 'Great Indian Kapil Show'
The fourth season of Netflix's popular comedy-talk show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, is set to premiere on December 20.
Emraan Hashmi to lead Neeraj Pandey's 'Taskaree'; promo out
After the courtroom drama Haq, Emraan Hashmi is set to star in a new crime thriller series titled Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web.
'Single Papa': How Kunal Kemmu's personal experiences shaped his role
Kunal Kemmu's latest web series, Single Papa, has been released on Netflix.
Rian Johnson already has 'ideas' for 4th 'Knives Out' film
Rian Johnson, the director of the popular Knives Out series, has revealed that he already has some "conceptual ideas" for a potential fourth film.
When, where to watch Austin Butler's 'Caught Stealing' on OTT
Darren Aronofsky's latest directorial venture, Caught Stealing, will soon be available for home viewing in India.
When, where to watch Yami-Emraan's 'Haq' on OTT
The recently released courtroom drama, Haq, starring Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam, is reportedly set to make its digital debut on Netflix on January 2, 2026.
When will Ranveer-Akshaye's 'Dhurandhar' hit Netflix?
Aditya Dhar's latest release, Dhurandhar, is currently dominating theaters worldwide.
'Premante' to stream on Netflix from December 19
The Telugu romantic comedy Premante, starring Priyadarshi and Kayal Anandhi, will premiere on Netflix on December 19, 2025.
When will Harshvardhan-Sonam's 'Deewaniyat' hit Netflix?
The romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, will hit Netflix on December 16, reported OTTplay.
Drawn to real stories: Nawazuddin talks about 'Raat Akeli Hai'
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and director Honey Trehan are reuniting for Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, a crime thriller franchise that started with the 2020 hit film Raat Akeli Hai.
Netflix's $72B Warner deal faces scrutiny over YouTube rivalry claims
Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and HBO Max is likely to face regulatory hurdles from US and global authorities.
When will Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2' hit Netflix?
Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 was finally released in cinemas on Friday.
'Single Papa': Aisha Ahmed praises co-star Kunal Kemmu's 'effortless energy'
Netflix's latest series, Single Papa, is making headlines for its unique storyline and impressive cast.
'Wake Up Dead...' review: Daniel Craig-starrer is fun, but overlong
The much-awaited thriller, Wake Up Dead Man, is the third part in Rian Johnson's Knives Out series.
Hollywood director convicted of scamming Netflix out of $11M
Carl Erik Rinsch, the director of 47 Ronin, has been found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering. The charges stem from allegations that he defrauded Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized.
'Berlin' Season 2 to premiere on Netflix in May 2026
The second season of the popular Netflix series Berlin, a spin-off of Money Heist, has been titled Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine.
'The Lincoln Lawyer' S04 to hit Netflix on February 5
Netflix has announced that the fourth season of its popular legal drama series, The Lincoln Lawyer, will premiere on February 5, 2026.
'When I pitched...': Kunal Kemmu on directorial debut 'Madgaon Express'
Actor Kunal Kemmu, who made his directorial debut with the 2024 comedy Madgaon Express, has spoken about his decision to step into direction.
When, where to watch 'Emily in Paris' S05
The much-anticipated fifth season of Emily in Paris will premiere on Netflix on December 18, 2025.
'Great Indian Kapil Show' teaser: Season 4 introduces 'masti-verse'
The popular comedy show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, is set to return for its fourth season on Netflix on December 20.
'Proud arm of fascist regime': Paramount's X account gets hacked
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Paramount Pictures was hacked on Tuesday (US time), with the bio reading: "Proud arm of the fascist regime."
Netflix sets 'Lupin' Part 4 premiere date
Netflix has announced the release window for the fourth season of its hit French series Lupin.
Netflix paid a whopping ₹130cr for 'Dhurandhar'?
The recent Bollywood release, Dhurandhar, is proving to be a box office hit, with the film reportedly raking in over ₹23cr on its fourth day. After already crossing the ₹100cr mark in three days, its total haul now stands at ₹126cr!
How the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could impact Indian OTT players
Netflix's planned acquisition of Warner Bros, including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO, contingent upon the spin-off of Discovery Global, could shake up India's streaming industry.
Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha' to premiere on Netflix on December 12
The Tamil period drama Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse, will make its OTT debut on Netflix on December 12.
Trump says he'll review Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
President Donald Trump has expressed concerns over Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's assests.
Rian Johnson says 'Knives Out 3' was 'hard to write'
Rian Johnson, the acclaimed director of the Knives Out franchise, has revealed that he was in a "dark place" while writing Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
How Netflix outbid Paramount and Comcast for Warner Bros. takeover
In a major shake-up in the entertainment industry, Netflix has announced its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 billion, including debt.
Why Netflix-Warner Bros. deal is facing fierce pushback from Hollywood
Netflix has announced a $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood.
Netflix-Warner Bros. deal: Key takeaways from the merger
Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's movie studio and HBO streaming networks is a game-changer in Hollywood.
WGA opposes Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition, cites 'antitrust laws'
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has publicly opposed Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), citing concerns that the merger could violate antitrust laws.
Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could harm Indian cinema ecosystem: Multiplex Association
The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has raised concerns about Netflix's proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning that it could harm the availability of theatrical content.
Netflix will pay $5.8B if Warner deal collapses
Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) assets comes with a $5.8 billion breakup fee, one of the largest penalties in merger and acquisition history.
Netflix buys Warner Bros. Discovery assets for $72B: What's included?
Netflix has announced a major acquisition, buying parts of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for $72 billion.
Kunal Kemmu's 'Single Papa': Release date, cast, and more
Kunal Kemmu, who made his directorial debut with Madgaon Express last year, is returning to acting with the Netflix original web series Single Papa.
'Peaky Blinders' film: Find out release date, cast, and plot
The upcoming Peaky Blinders film, titled The Immortal Man, will be released in select theaters on March 6 and on Netflix on March 20.
'Sinners,' 'One Battle After Another' lead 2026 Critics Choice nominations
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards nominations have been announced, with Warner Bros.' Sinners and One Battle After Another leading the pack.
'Jay Kelly' review: Clooney, Adam Sandler lead charming, soothing drama
Noah Baumbach's sentimental comedy-drama, Jay Kelly, written by him and Emily Mortimer, is out now on Netflix.
When, where to watch Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' on OTT
Ranveer Singh's much-anticipated film, Dhurandhar, hit theaters on Friday. The action-packed spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Big! Netflix wins bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery
In a significant development, Netflix has reportedly won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), according to Deadline.
Why Hollywood insiders don't want Netflix to buy Warner Bros.
A group of anonymous Hollywood producers has sent an open letter to the US Congress, warning of a potential "economic and institutional meltdown" if Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery goes through.
'Extraction' universe expands: Blackpink's Lisa-Don Lee lead action thriller 'Tygo'
Netflix has announced Tygo, an action thriller featuring Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal of K-pop group Blackpink, Korean actor Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok), and Squid Game star Lee Jin-uk.
'Squid Game,' 'Panchayat' topped Google's OTT searches in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, Google India has unveiled its "Year in Search," highlighting the most popular searches across various categories.
When, where to watch 'Stranger Things' S05 Volume 2
The second volume of Stranger Things Season 5 will be released on December 26 in India.
Netflix parts ways with another game studio
Netflix has sold game studio Spry Fox back to its original founders, David Edery and Daniel Cook.
Why Sayani Gupta didn't watch 'Delhi Crime' before joining cast
Sayani Gupta, who recently joined the cast of the International Emmy-winning Netflix series Delhi Crime 3, has revealed that she hasn't watched any previous seasons of the show.
Netflix makes massive cash bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Streaming giant Netflix has reportedly made a mostly cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood studio currently up for sale.
Netflix now lets you play Red Dead Redemption on smartphones
Netflix has added the iconic game, Red Dead Redemption, to its gaming catalog.
Director stands trial for allegedly scamming Netflix out of $11M
Carl Rinsch, the director of 47 Ronin, is facing a federal trial for allegedly defrauding Netflix.