Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-chief executive, has said that the company and other streaming platforms, studios and networks were ‘super committed’ to reaching a deal with striking Hollywood actors.
Photo: Chris Delmas/Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesThe stars aligned for Netflix in its latest quarter, but making sequels to this hit will be a challenge.
The streaming giant said Wednesday that it added about 8.8 million net new paid subscribers during the third quarter.
That is the highest number added in a single quarter since early 2020, when interest in TV streaming exploded during the pandemic lockdowns.
It was also 45% higher than what Wall Street had expected for subscriber additions.
Persons:
Ted Sarandos, Chris Delmas
Organizations:
Netflix, Agence France