Introduction:
Netflix has played a prominent role in independent film distribution, and it is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Netflix can be accessed via internet browser on computers, or via application software installed on smart TVs, set-top boxes connected to televisions, tablet computers, smartphones, digital media players, Blu-ray Disc players, video game consoles and virtual reality headsets on the list of Netflix-compatible devices.
During the 2010s, Netflix was the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 stock market index, with a total return of 3,693%. Netflix is headquartered in Los Gatos, California, in Santa Clara County, with the two CEOs, Hastings and Ted Sarandos, split between Los Gatos and Los Angeles, respectively.
As of March 31, 2022, Netflix had over 221. 6 million subscribers worldwide, including 74. 6 million in the United States and Canada, 74. 0 million in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 39. 9 million in Latin America and 32. 7 million in Asia-Pacific.
Netflix has been leading the way for digital content since 1997 Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with over 100 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.
Key Facts:
- Parent Company Launch date: August 29, 1997; 23 years ago (1997-08-29) in Scotts Valley, California
- Product Launch: 1997
- Founder: Reed Hastings Marc Randolph
- Estimated Monthly Visitors: over-1b
- Telephone number: (866) 579-7172
- Domain name: netflix.com
- Owner: Netflix, Inc.
- Company Type: PublicOTT platform
- Country of operation: Worldwide