Netflix doesn’t publicly disclose these details, so information is pretty scarce. However, some general numbers can be found on the internet. From what we’ve seen Netflix pays anywhere from $100 to $250 million for their big budget, blockbuster movies. The numbers for multiple season, popular TV shows seems to be around $300 to $500 million USD.
How Much Does Netflix Make in a Year?
Netflix made a staggering $30 billion USD in 2021. Netflix has around 222 million customers around the globe. (This does not count unpaid members who watch for free due to password sharing etc.) Netflix has produced over 1500 original series/films, racking up hundreds of Emmy Awards and even an Oscar for the Best Documentary Short Subject The White Helmets.
How did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Netflix?
In 2020, due to strain on bandwidth, Netflix had to reduce streaming quality in multiple countries to help the overtaxed system. Netflix reported that it had gained 15.77 million new subscribers. This was an obvious reaction due to quarantine and lockdowns during the earlier days of the pandemic. In total users watched around 6 billion collective hours per month! Individually, people watched 3.2 hours per day.
What was the Most Popular Netflix Film in 2021?
In 2021 the most popular movie streamed was Clueless. A movie that was released in 1995 starring Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, and Stacey Dash. The movie was a critical success and is said to be one of the best teen films of all time.
What was the Most Popular Netflix TV Show in 2021?
The most popular Netflix TV show in 2021 was the controversial 13 Reasons Why. Starring Dylan Minnette and Katherine Langford, it was a teen drama based on a 2007 novel by Jay Asher. The controversy surrounded the show due to the depiction of sensitive and graphic content.