Netflix is making major waves in the international financing space again, this time by significantly expanding its investment in Spain. In this Deadline article, co-CEO Ted Sarandos outlines how Netflix plans to bolster its production footprint in the region, citing both economic opportunity and cultural storytelling as driving forces.
This move reinforces a growing trend: international content isn’t just “filler” anymore, it’s a key piece of the platform’s strategy. For independent filmmakers and producers, it signals a shift in where the money is going and what kinds of stories global streamers are eager to back.
Read about it here: https://deadline.com/2025/06/netflix-ted-sarandos-spain-investment-12364...
What are your thoughts on this growing wave of regional investment? Have you explored financing or co-productions through international partnerships? And do you think markets like Spain, India, or Korea are redefining what “Hollywood money” looks like?
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Ashley Renee Smith They appear to be data-driven and strategic. With Spanish spoken in 21 countries, it’s no surprise that Spanish-language titles on their platform have generated over 5 billion hours of streaming. For Netflix, investing in content hubs like Spain and Mexico isn’t just a choice — it’s a necessary move to produce or acquire Spanish-language content at scale.