Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is a leading global provider of subscription streaming entertainment. The company operates an online platform offering a wide range of television series, feature films, documentaries and interactive experiences across multiple genres and languages. Subscribers can access Netflix content on internet-connected devices, including smart TVs, game consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.
Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, Netflix began as a mail-order DVD rental service in the United States. The company introduced its streaming service in 2007 and quickly transitioned from physical rentals to digital distribution. By the mid-2010s, Netflix had invested heavily in original programming, debuting landmark series such as “House of Cards” in 2013 and “Orange Is the New Black” the same year, establishing its reputation as both a content distributor and creator.
Today, Netflix offers thousands of hours of proprietary and licensed programming to subscribers in over 190 countries, with localized content in markets across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and beyond. The company’s business model centers on a tiered subscription structure, enabling unlimited on-demand viewing without traditional advertising. Netflix continually expands its library through strategic partnerships, talent deals and in-house production studios in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other key regions.
Leadership at Netflix encompasses co-Chief Executive Officers Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, who oversee content strategy, international growth and technology development. Co-founder Reed Hastings serves as Executive Chairman, guiding long-term vision and corporate governance. Together, the leadership team prioritizes innovation in streaming technology, data-driven personalization and global content diversification to fuel continued subscriber growth and competitive differentiation.