On July 25, 2024, Netflix made a $7 million donation to Kamala Harris, sparking a significant backlash among some subscribers. Many users expressed their intent to cancel their Netflix subscriptions in response to the donation, viewing it as a misuse of their subscription fees. The decision has been criticized as a political move, with some users suggesting that Netflix is using its platform to support political figures. This incident has led to calls for boycotts and a broader discussion about the role of corporations in political donations.
Lobbying
Netflix spent $1,480,000 on lobbying in 2023.
Netflix Competitors
- Amazon Prime Video
- Hulu
- Disney+
- YouTube TV
- HBO Now / HBO Go
- Sling TV
- Crunchyroll
- Apple TV+
- Twitch
- Crackle
- CBS All Access
- Peacock
- FuboTV
Monthly Cost by Competitor
- Amazon Prime Video: It costs $14.99 per month
- Hulu: The ad-supported plan is $7.99/month, while the ad-free plan is $17.99/month
- Disney+: The standard subscription is $7.99/month
- YouTube TV: It’s $72.99/month
- HBO Now / HBO Go: HBO Now $14.99/month
- Sling TV: Sling TV offers various plans starting at $35/month
- Crunchyroll: Crunchyroll Premium starts at $7.99/month
- Apple TV+: It’s $4.99/month
- Twitch: Twitch Prime (included with Amazon Prime) is $12.99/month
- Crackle: Crackle is free, supported by ads.
- CBS All Access (now Paramount+): The ad-supported plan is $5.99/month, and the ad-free plan is $9.99/month
- Peacock: The free tier is available, and Peacock Premium starts at $4.99/month
- FuboTV: FuboTV starts at $64.99/month
Prices as of July 25, 2024