Netflix plans to cut 5% of its workforce, Puck News reports
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Fri, 9 October 2026
5 reports- spokesman.com12:18first to report
Netflix is planning to cut about 5% of its workforce, with an announcement expected as early as next week, Puck News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
- Channel News Asia12:18
- Novinky (Czechia)14:30
Americký provozovatel streamovací platformy Netflix plánuje propustit zhruba pět procent zaměstnanců. S odkazem na své zdroje o tom informoval web Puck News. Ke konci roku pro firmu pracovalo na plný úvazek 16 tisíc lidí.
- hollywoodreporter.com15:44
In the last several weeks, reports have suggested cuts in the 5 percent range, or more, at the company.
- ABC (Spain)19:31
Netflix está preparando una oleada de despidos que supondrá la salida del 5% de su plantilla global , con lo que se recortarán unos 850 puestos de trabajo como parte de un plan de reestructuración que también han sufrido otras firmas tecnológicas y de medios.Fuentes conocedoras del asunto citadas por el medio estadounidense 'Puck' han indicado que la plataforma de entretenimiento audiovisual por suscripción anunciará a sus trabajadores la decisión posiblemente la próxima semana.La compañía se...
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- Times of India03:05
Netflix layoffs could be announced as early as next week, with the streaming giant reportedly planning to cut about 5% of its workforce, or around 850 jobs, as part of a wider restructuring, according to Puck News. The Netflix job cuts would be its biggest since 2022 and come ahead of Q3 earnings on October 20, as slowing engagement, a falling stock and rising costs put pressure on co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
Wed, 14 October 2026
21 reports- Google News - Top Stories13:18
Netflix Lays Off 6% of Employees, Elimination About 1,000 Jobs in Biggest Cutbacks to Date Variety Netflix is laying off roughly 6% of its workforce CNBC Netflix is cutting 6% of its workforce as its revenue growth slows CBS News Doug Belgrad Leaving As Netflix VP Of Film Amid Layoffs Deadline Netflix to cut 1,000 jobs as growth concerns mount Financial Times
- Times of India14:07
Netflix is cutting about 1,000 jobs, roughly 6% of its global workforce, in its biggest round of layoffs since 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported. Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos told employees the Netflix job cuts will mostly hit product, tech, legal and HR teams. The layoffs come amid slowing viewer engagement, a falling share price and a week before its third-quarter earnings.
- El País (Spain)14:38
El ajuste supone aproximadamente 1.000 puestos de trabajo y se producen en plena ralentización del crecimiento de la empresa, según ‘The Wall Steet Journal’
- Google News - Top Stories14:55
Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff amid intensifying competition for user attention TechCrunch Netflix is laying off roughly 6% of its workforce CNBC Netflix cuts about 6% of jobs in biggest layoff since 2022 Reuters Netflix to cut roughly 1,000 employees in biggest workforce reduction since 2022 Yahoo Finance Doug Belgrad Leaving As Netflix VP Of Film Amid Layoffs Deadline
- iheart.com15:04
Netflix will lay off about 1,000 employees—6% of its workforce—mainly in product, tech, legal, and HR roles. The move comes as growth slows and shares fall. The company will report quarterly earnings on Tuesday (October 20).
- iheart.com15:04
Netflix will lay off about 1,000 employees—6% of its workforce—mainly in product, tech, legal, and HR roles. The move comes as growth slows and shares fall. The company will report quarterly earnings on Tuesday (October 20).
- iheart.com15:04
Netflix will lay off about 1,000 employees—6% of its workforce—mainly in product, tech, legal, and HR roles. The move comes as growth slows and shares fall. The company will report quarterly earnings on Tuesday (October 20).
- iheart.com15:04
Netflix will lay off about 1,000 employees—6% of its workforce—mainly in product, tech, legal, and HR roles. The move comes as growth slows and shares fall. The company will report quarterly earnings on Tuesday (October 20).
- iheart.com15:04
Netflix will lay off about 1,000 employees—6% of its workforce—mainly in product, tech, legal, and HR roles. The move comes as growth slows and shares fall. The company will report quarterly earnings on Tuesday (October 20).
- iheart.com15:04
Netflix will lay off about 1,000 employees—6% of its workforce—mainly in product, tech, legal, and HR roles. The move comes as growth slows and shares fall. The company will report quarterly earnings on Tuesday (October 20).
- iheart.com15:04
Netflix will lay off about 1,000 employees—6% of its workforce—mainly in product, tech, legal, and HR roles. The move comes as growth slows and shares fall. The company will report quarterly earnings on Tuesday (October 20).
- El Mundo (Spain)15:10
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- Google News - Top Stories15:35
Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out In Layoffs The Hollywood Reporter Netflix Is Sharpening the Layoff Axe Puck The Netflix Ax Is Coming as Stock Languishes The Hollywood Reporter Netflix plans to cut 5% of its workforce, Puck News reports Reuters Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out as Part of Layoffs Yahoo
- BBC News World15:51
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
- Le Monde (France)16:04
« Ces décisions ne sont jamais faciles et nous ne les prenons pas à la légère », ont annoncé les dirigeants de la plateforme de streaming, dans un courriel envoyé aux salariés mercredi, consulté par plusieurs médias.
- 24sata (Croatia)16:17
Ova vijest dolazi tjedan dana prije nego što bi platforma za striming trebala objaviti svoje financijske rezultate za treći kvartal, što je zakazano za 20. listopada. Dionice tvrtke zabilježile su pad od oko 22 posto od početka godine
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:23
NETFLIX otpušta oko tisuću zaposlenika, što predstavlja najveće smanjenje broja radne snage tog streaming diva u posljednje četiri godine.
- The Hill17:24
Netflix's product, tech, legal and human resources teams would be the most impacted, according to a memo from co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos.
- Google News - Top Stories17:49
Netflix TV Layoffs Include Director of Original Series Carolina Garcia, Who Exits After 10 Years Variety Exclusive | Netflix Eliminates About 1,000 Jobs in Biggest Cuts Since 2022 WSJ Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of workforce CNBC Lisa Lang McMullen, James Oh, Andrew McQuinn & Carolina Garcia Among Netflix TV Execs Impacted By Layoffs Deadline Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Is Out Amid Layoffs Variety
- Google News - Top Stories20:12Netflix TV Executives Lisa Lang McMullen, James Oh, Carolina Garcia and Andrew McQuinn Among Layoffs
Netflix TV Executives Lisa Lang McMullen, James Oh, Carolina Garcia and Andrew McQuinn Among Layoffs The Hollywood Reporter Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of workforce CNBC Netflix cuts about 6% of jobs in biggest layoff since 2022 Reuters Wall Street doesn't care about Netflix layoffs: It cares about the streamer's competition with YouTube. Business Insider Exclusive | Netflix Eliminates About 1,000 Jobs in Biggest Cuts Since 2022 WSJ
- Channel News Asia20:15
Netflix plans to cut around 1,000 jobs amid slowing revenue growth and reports of declining viewing time on its streaming platform.
Thu, 15 October 2026
4 reports- Times of India03:17
Netflix recently announced layoffs affecting approximately 1,000 employees, which represents about six percent of its workforce. Former employee Omar Sealey reached out to provide support and encouragement to those affected. He emphasized that losing a job does not diminish an individual's talent or potential, which resonates with many facing uncertainty. Despite the layoffs, Netflix continues to generate significant profit, indicating challenges within the competitive streaming industry.
- siasat.com05:35
Netflix plans to lay off 6 pc of workforce, amounting to nearly 1,000 positions, as the streaming giant makes wider “organisational changes.”
- Libération (France)09:54
Les équipes produits, technologie, juridique et RH de la plateforme américaine seront les plus touchées. Selon «Variety», les investisseurs s’inquiètent du tassement du temps passé par les utilisateurs sur la plateforme.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:30
Product, technology, legal and human resources teams to bear brunt of cuts as company reallocates resources, according to CNBC
Fri, 16 October 2026
4 reports- Novinky (Czechia)16:54
Přestože streamovací službě Netflix rostou tržby i zisk, propustí zhruba tisíc zaměstnanců. Tedy šest procent lidí, které firma zaměstnávala na konci loňska. Oznámila to sama společnost ve středu. Je to největší vlna od roku 2022, kdy odešlo asi 450 lidí. Týká se hlavně vývoje produktů, technologií, právních služeb a lidských zdrojů.
- Google News - Top Stories17:46
Netflix Regime Change: Ruthless Cuts Set the Stage for a New Era at Streaming Giant The Hollywood Reporter Netflix Hurries to Rewrite Its Narrative With Layoffs and a Sudden Firing The New York Times Exclusive | Netflix Eliminates About 1,000 Jobs in Biggest Cuts Since 2022 WSJ Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out In Layoffs The Hollywood Reporter Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of workforce CNBC
- Google News - Top Stories19:00
Netflix makes major cuts and Hollywood turns on the (Silicon) valley: On the Lot NBC News Netflix Hurries to Rewrite Its Narrative With Layoffs and a Sudden Firing The New York Times Exclusive | Netflix Eliminates About 1,000 Jobs in Biggest Cuts Since 2022 WSJ Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Out In Layoffs The Hollywood Reporter Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of workforce CNBC
- Google News - Top Stories23:22
With Layoffs and a Firing, Netflix Hurries to Rewrite Its Narrative The New York Times Netflix Regime Change: Ruthless Cuts Set the Stage for a New Era at Streaming Giant The Hollywood Reporter Exclusive | Netflix Eliminates About 1,000 Jobs in Biggest Cuts Since 2022 WSJ Netflix to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, or 6% of workforce CNBC Netflix Is Profitable and Still Growing. Why Did It Just Make a Huge Round of Layoffs and Oust Its Top Content Exec? Variety