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Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs as leadership exits and growth pressures mount

Netflix's biggest layoffs since 2022 have spread into film and television leadership, while a weak fourth-quarter forecast adds pressure on the company to revive growth.

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Chapters · 2

  1. 1Netflix Cuts About 1,000 Jobs, Eliminating 6% of Its Global Workforce
  2. 2Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs as leadership exits and growth pressures mount

Key moments · 12

Initial report links global staff cuts to slowing growth

Bloomberg Technology ↗

Netflix layoffs begin with about 1,000 jobs affected

Deadline Hollywood ↗

Four corporate functions face the bulk of cuts

Forbes - Business Business & Economy ↗

Product and technology identified as hardest-hit teams

India Today ↗

Netflix lays off film and television executives amid programming woes

Business Line - Home ↗

Reports cite stagnant audiences and slowing engagement

El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo. ↗

Netflix shares are down more than 40% over the year

Entrepreneur ↗

Layoffs also affect unscripted television executives

Deadline Hollywood ↗

Netflix reports $11 billion profit and slower growth forecast

Variety Movies ↗

The Hollywood Reporter reports film head Dan Lin is leaving

The Hollywood Reporter ↗

Dan Lin reportedly exits as Netflix film chief

IndieWire Movies ↗

Netflix issues weak fourth-quarter forecast amid growth push

World News CNA ↗

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