The Real Reason Movies Are Leaving Netflix

Have you ever wondered why movies are constantly joining and leaving streaming platforms like Netflix and HBO Max? In the film industry, licensing isn’t perpetual. That means, just because you’ve sold your film to Netflix, doesn’t mean it will always be on Netflix. Your license to them is only for a set amount of time. When that time is up, you have the option to go sell it again, either to Netflixm or to another streamer, like HBO, Peacock, or Hulu, who may give you better terms. There are some films that have periods of being more profitable. Skyfall vs the rest of James Bond. Holiday films. Highest-bidder platforms during renewals/after license lapse are typically the platforms that end up with the films. It can also be different from market to market–Netflix could license a film for North America, while BritBox licenses it for Europe or EMEA. This model gives filmmakers opportunities to continue to make money from the lifespan of a film and not just settle for a single sale. #netflix #hbo #max #hbomax #hulu #appletv #streaming #peacock #britbox #amazonprime #tubi #freevee #paramountplus #primevideo #disneyplus #fubo #crunchyroll #philo #amcplus #roku