NETFLIX INC, 10-Q filed on 10/18/2024
Quarterly Report
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Cover
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 10-Q
Document Quarterly Report true
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2024
Document Transition Report false
Entity File Number 001-35727
Entity Registrant Name Netflix, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 77-0467272
Entity Address, Address Line One 121 Albright Way,
Entity Address, City or Town Los Gatos,
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 95032
City Area Code 408
Local Phone Number 540-3700
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol NFLX
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Shell Company false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 427,458,114
Entity Central Index Key 0001065280
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3
Amendment Flag false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
v3.24.3
Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Revenues $ 9,824,703 $ 8,541,668 $ 28,754,453 $ 24,890,472
Cost of revenues 5,119,884 4,930,788 15,271,100 14,407,883
Marketing 642,926 558,736 1,941,350 1,741,266
Technology and development 735,063 657,159 2,148,790 2,002,417
General and administrative 417,353 478,591 1,248,365 1,281,012
Operating income 2,909,477 1,916,394 8,144,848 5,457,894
Other income (expense):        
Interest expense (184,830) (175,563) (526,130) (524,614)
Interest and other income (expense) (21,693) 168,218 212,671 123,975
Income before income taxes 2,702,954 1,909,049 7,831,389 5,057,255
Provision for income taxes (339,445) (231,627) (988,365) (587,103)
Net income $ 2,363,509 $ 1,677,422 $ 6,843,024 $ 4,470,152
Earnings per share:        
Basic (in USD per share) $ 5.52 $ 3.80 $ 15.91 $ 10.08
Diluted (in USD per share) $ 5.40 $ 3.73 $ 15.56 $ 9.90
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 428,239 441,537 430,125 443,540
Diluted (in shares) 437,898 450,011 439,757 451,319
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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 2,363,509 $ 1,677,422 $ 6,843,024 $ 4,470,152
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax benefit of $10 million, $0, $10 million, and $0, respectively 63,432 (94,157) (84,866) (16,117)
Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of income tax expense of $1 million, $0, $1 million, and $0, respectively 4,290 0 4,290 0
Cash flow hedges:        
Net unrealized gains (losses) (285,013) 77,852 15,324 77,852
Reclassification of net gains included in net income (37,365) 0 (54,573) 0
Net change, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $96 million, $(23) million, $12 million, and $(23) million, respectively (322,378) 77,852 (39,249) 77,852
Fair value hedges:        
Net unrealized losses excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, net of income tax benefit of $0.3 million, $0, $0.3 million, and $0, respectively (852) 0 (852) 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (255,508) (16,305) (120,677) 61,735
Comprehensive income $ 2,108,001 $ 1,661,117 $ 6,722,347 $ 4,531,887
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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Foreign currency translation adjustments, income tax benefit $ 10.0 $ 0.0 $ 10.0 $ 0.0
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, income tax expense 1.0 0.0 1.0 0.0
Net change, income tax benefit (expense) 96.0 (23.0) 12.0 (23.0)
Net unrealized gains / losses excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, income tax benefit $ 0.3 $ 0.0 $ 0.3 $ 0.0
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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $ 2,363,509 $ 1,677,422 $ 6,843,024 $ 4,470,152
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Additions to content assets (4,016,396) (2,883,839) (11,794,215) (9,025,512)
Change in content liabilities (83,585) (325,989) (639,598) (634,661)
Amortization of content assets 3,699,521 3,573,353 11,140,016 10,443,358
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles 80,914 90,660 249,375 270,380
Stock-based compensation expense 65,650 79,720 210,761 256,849
Foreign currency remeasurement loss (gain) on debt 104,809 (172,678) (68,684) (63,075)
Other non-cash items 128,082 115,688 363,851 357,179
Deferred income taxes (200,982) (86,277) (517,446) (288,231)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Other current assets 54,956 103,766 64,046 (167,805)
Accounts payable 30,597 (68,390) (134,026) (119,726)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 179,011 (65,029) 316,490 298,101
Deferred revenue 39,328 (5,733) 70,079 41,524
Other non-current assets and liabilities (124,313) (40,359) (279,203) (227,246)
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,321,101 1,992,315 5,824,470 5,611,287
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Purchases of property and equipment (126,863) (103,929) (280,864) (266,920)
Purchases of investments (1,742,246) 0 (1,742,246) (504,862)
Proceeds from maturities of investments 0 400,000 0 901,937
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1,869,109) 296,071 (2,023,110) 130,155
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Proceeds from issuance of debt 1,794,460 0 1,794,460 0
Repayments of debt 0 0 (400,000) 0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 143,244 57,818 530,875 118,563
Repurchases of common stock (1,700,000) (2,500,100) (5,299,998) (3,545,347)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (2,024) 0 (5,732) 0
Other financing activities (9,084) (32,826) (15,334) (71,746)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 226,596 (2,475,108) (3,395,729) (3,498,530)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 153,452 (122,707) (65,061) (56,658)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 832,040 (309,429) 340,570 2,186,254
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 6,627,045 7,666,265 7,118,515 5,170,582
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 7,459,085 $ 7,356,836 $ 7,459,085 $ 7,356,836
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,457,025 $ 7,116,913
Short-term investments 1,766,902 20,973
Other current assets 2,905,172 2,780,247
Total current assets 12,129,099 9,918,133
Content assets, net 32,175,382 31,658,056
Property and equipment, net 1,568,212 1,491,444
Other non-current assets 6,409,151 5,664,359
Total assets 52,281,844 48,731,992
Current liabilities:    
Current content liabilities 4,489,971 4,466,470
Accounts payable 641,953 747,412
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,241,758 1,803,960
Deferred revenue 1,513,048 1,442,969
Short-term debt 1,820,396 399,844
Total current liabilities 10,707,126 8,860,655
Non-current content liabilities 1,918,089 2,578,173
Long-term debt 14,160,932 14,143,417
Other non-current liabilities 2,774,961 2,561,434
Total liabilities 29,561,108 28,143,679
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 4,990,000,000 shares authorized at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 427,458,114 and 432,759,584 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 5,887,903 5,145,172
Treasury stock at cost (24,784,254 and 16,078,268 shares at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively) (12,254,855) (6,922,200)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (344,622) (223,945)
Retained earnings 29,432,310 22,589,286
Total stockholders’ equity 22,720,736 20,588,313
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 52,281,844 $ 48,731,992
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common stock, par value (in USD per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 4,990,000,000 4,990,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 427,458,114 432,759,584
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 427,458,114 432,759,584
Treasury stock (in shares) 24,784,254 16,078,268
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Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders’ Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common stock and additional paid-in capital:
Treasury stock:
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Retained earnings:
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 20,777,401 $ 4,637,601 $ (824,190) $ (217,306) $ 17,181,296
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock   116,977      
Stock-based compensation expense   256,849      
Repurchases of common stock to be held as treasury stock     (3,575,487)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) 61,735     61,735  
Net income 4,470,152       4,470,152
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 22,107,627 5,011,427 (4,399,677) (155,571) 21,651,448
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2023 22,832,215 4,874,208 (1,876,753) (139,266) 19,974,026
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock   57,499      
Stock-based compensation expense   79,720      
Repurchases of common stock to be held as treasury stock     (2,522,924)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (16,305)     (16,305)  
Net income 1,677,422       1,677,422
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 22,107,627 5,011,427 (4,399,677) (155,571) 21,651,448
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2023 20,588,313 5,145,172 (6,922,200) (223,945) 22,589,286
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock   531,970      
Stock-based compensation expense   210,761      
Repurchases of common stock to be held as treasury stock     (5,332,655)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (120,677)     (120,677)  
Net income 6,843,024       6,843,024
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2024 22,720,736 5,887,903 (12,254,855) (344,622) 29,432,310
Beginning Balance at Jun. 30, 2024 22,112,693 5,680,061 (10,547,055) (89,114) 27,068,801
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock   142,192      
Stock-based compensation expense   65,650      
Repurchases of common stock to be held as treasury stock     (1,707,800)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (255,508)     (255,508)  
Net income 2,363,509       2,363,509
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 22,720,736 $ 5,887,903 $ (12,254,855) $ (344,622) $ 29,432,310
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of Netflix, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S.”) and are consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 26, 2024. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the amortization of content assets and the recognition and measurement of income tax assets and liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates the assumptions, judgments and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The interim financial information is unaudited, but reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the information set forth herein. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.
The following is provided to update the Company’s significant accounting policies previously described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company uses derivative and non-derivative instruments to manage foreign exchange risk related to its ongoing business operations with the primary objective of reducing earnings and cash flow volatility associated with fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
The Company recognizes derivative instruments at fair value as either assets (presented in “Other current assets” and “Other non-current assets”) or liabilities (presented in “Accrued expenses and other liabilities” and “Other non-current liabilities”) on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company classifies derivative instruments in the Level 2 category within the fair value hierarchy.
Cash flow hedges
The Company enters into forward contracts to manage the foreign exchange risk on forecasted revenue transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, as well as the foreign exchange risk on forecasted transactions and firm commitments related to the licensing and production of foreign currency-denominated content assets. These forward contracts are designated as cash flow hedges of foreign currency firm commitments and forecasted transactions and generally have maturities of 36 months or less. The hedging contracts may reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the effect of foreign currency exchange movements, and the Company may choose not to hedge certain exposures.
The gain or loss on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign currency revenue is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and reclassified into “Revenues” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period the forecasted transaction affects earnings. The gain or loss on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges of firmly committed or forecasted transactions related to the licensing and production of content assets is initially reported as a component of AOCI and reclassified into “Cost of Revenues” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period the hedged transaction affects earnings, which occurs as the underlying hedged content assets are amortized. Cash flows from hedging activities are classified in the same category as the cash flows for the underlying item being hedged within "Net cash provided by operating activities" on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
In the event that the likelihood of occurrence of the underlying forecasted transactions is determined to be probable not to occur, the gains or losses on the related cash flow hedges are reclassified from AOCI to “Interest and other income (expense)” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period of dedesignation.
Fair value hedges
The Company designates forward contracts as fair value hedges to manage the foreign exchange risk on its foreign-currency denominated debt. These hedges may reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the effect of foreign currency exchange movements, and the Company may choose not to hedge the full amount of its exposure. The gain or loss on derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness is recognized in “Interest and other income (expense),” net with the offsetting foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses on the hedged items. The Company excludes forward points from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recognizes the initial value of the excluded component over the life of the hedging instrument in “Interest and other income (expense).” The difference between changes in fair value of the excluded component and the amount recognized in earnings is recognized as a component in
AOCI. Cash flows from hedging activities are classified in the same category as the cash flows for the underlying item being hedged within "Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities" on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Net investment hedges
The Company designates a portion of its foreign currency-denominated debt as net investment hedges to manage the foreign exchange risk on its investment in certain foreign subsidiaries. These hedges may reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the effect of foreign currency exchange movements, and the Company may choose not to hedge certain exposures. The gains or losses on these non-derivative instruments are reported as a component of AOCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The accumulated gains and losses remain in AOCI until the hedged net investment is sold or liquidated, at which point the amounts recognized in AOCI are reclassified into earnings.
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments
The Company enters into forward contracts to manage the foreign exchange risk on intercompany transactions and monetary assets and liabilities that are not denominated in the functional currencies of the Company and its subsidiaries. These derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments and may reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the effect of foreign currency exchange movements. The gain or loss on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in “Interest and other income (expense)” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows related to these derivative instruments are classified within "Net cash provided by operating activities" on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
See Note 7 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company’s derivative and non-derivative financial instruments.
Stock-based Compensation
The Company grants non-qualified stock options to its employees on a monthly basis. For certain executive officers, the Company grants restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). Stock-based compensation expense is based on the fair value of the stock awards at the grant date and is recognized, net of forfeitures, over the requisite service period. See Note 9 Stockholders' Equity to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding stock-based compensation.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses and other segment items on an interim and annual basis. Public entities with a single reportable segment are required to apply the disclosure requirements in ASU 2023-07, as well as all existing segment disclosures and reconciliation requirements in ASC 280 on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-07.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires public entities, on an annual basis, to provide disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09.
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Revenue Recognition
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition
The following tables summarize streaming revenues, paid net membership additions, and ending paid memberships by region for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. Hedging gains of $48 million and $70 million are included in “Streaming revenues” for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. No hedge gains and losses were recognized as “Streaming revenues” in the comparative prior year periods. See Note 7 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for further information.

United States and Canada (UCAN)
As of/Three Months EndedAs of/Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands)
Streaming revenues$4,322,476 $3,735,133 $12,842,351 $10,943,226 
Paid net membership additions694 1,750 4,675 3,025 
Paid memberships at end of period (1)84,803 77,321 84,803 77,321 

Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
As of/Three Months EndedAs of/Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands)
Streaming revenues$3,133,466 $2,693,146 $9,099,431 $7,772,957 
Paid net membership additions2,167 3,953 7,318 7,031 
Paid memberships at end of period (1)96,131 83,760 96,131 83,760 

Latin America (LATAM)
As of/Three Months EndedAs of/Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands)
Streaming revenues$1,240,892 $1,142,811 $3,610,045 $3,290,438 
Paid net membership additions (losses)(68)1,179 3,185 1,946 
Paid memberships at end of period (1)49,182 43,645 49,182 43,645 

Asia-Pacific (APAC)
As of/Three Months EndedAs of/Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands)
Streaming revenues$1,127,869 $948,216 $3,202,626 $2,801,012 
Paid net membership additions2,280 1,881 7,266 4,404 
Paid memberships at end of period (1)52,604 42,427 52,604 42,427 
(1) A paid membership (also referred to as a paid subscription) is defined as a membership that has the right to receive Netflix service following sign-up and a method of payment being provided, and that is not part of a free trial or certain other promotions that may be offered by the Company to new or rejoining members. Certain members have the option to add extra member sub accounts. These extra member sub accounts are not included in paid memberships. A membership is canceled and ceases to be reflected in the above metrics as of the effective cancellation date. Voluntary cancellations generally become effective at the end of the prepaid membership period. Involuntary cancellations, as a result of a failed method of payment, become effective immediately. Memberships are assigned to territories based on the geographic location used at time of sign-up as determined by the Company’s internal systems, which utilize industry standard geo-location technology.
Deferred revenue consists of membership fees billed that have not been recognized, as well as gift cards and other prepaid memberships that have not been fully redeemed. As of September 30, 2024, total deferred revenue was $1,513 million, the vast majority of which was related to membership fees billed that are expected to be recognized as revenue within the next month. The remaining deferred revenue balance, which is related to gift cards and other prepaid memberships, will be recognized as revenue over the period of service after redemption, which is expected to occur over the next 12 months. The $70 million increase in deferred revenue as compared to the balance of $1,443 million as of December 31, 2023 is a result of the increase in membership fees billed due to increased memberships and price increases.
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Earnings Per Share
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock and, when dilutive, potential outstanding shares of common stock during the period. Potential shares of common stock are calculated using the treasury-stock method and consist of incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of time-based and performance-based restricted stock units. The computation of earnings per share is as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands, except per share data)
Basic earnings per share:
Net income
$2,363,509 $1,677,422 $6,843,024 $4,470,152 
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding428,239 441,537 430,125 443,540 
Basic earnings per share$5.52 $3.80 $15.91 $10.08 
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income
$2,363,509 $1,677,422 $6,843,024 $4,470,152 
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding428,239 441,537 430,125 443,540 
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards9,659 8,474 9,632 7,779 
Weighted-average number of shares437,898 450,011 439,757 451,319 
Diluted earnings per share$5.40 $3.73 $15.56 $9.90 

The following table summarizes the potential shares of common stock excluded from the diluted calculation as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands)
Stock-based awards159 3,147 321 4,447 
v3.24.3
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Short-Term Investments And Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]  
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments
The Company classifies short-term investments, which consist of marketable securities with original maturities in excess of 90 days as available-for-sale (“AFS”). The Company does not buy and hold securities principally for the purpose of selling them in the near future. The Company’s policy is focused on the preservation of capital, liquidity and return. From time to time, the Company may sell certain securities but the objectives are generally not to generate profits on short-term differences in price.
The following tables summarize the Company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 As of September 30, 2024
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueCash and cash equivalentsShort-term investmentsOther Current AssetsNon-current Assets
 (in thousands)
Cash$4,809,569 $— $— $4,809,569 $4,807,566 $— $1,923 $80 
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds2,432,077 — — 2,432,077 2,432,020 — — 57 
Level 2 securities:
Time Deposits (1)250,412 — — 250,412 217,439 32,973 — — 
Government securities (2)1,728,363 5,566 — 1,733,929 — 1,733,929 — — 
$9,220,421 $5,566 $— $9,225,987 $7,457,025 $1,766,902 $1,923 $137 

 As of December 31, 2023
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueCash and cash equivalentsShort-term investmentsOther Current AssetsNon-current Assets
 (in thousands)
Cash$5,988,176 $— $— $5,988,176 $5,986,629 $— $1,466 $81 
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds925,707 — — 925,707 925,652 — — 55 
Level 2 securities:
Time Deposits (1)225,605 — — 225,605 204,632 20,973 — — 
$7,139,488 $— $— $7,139,488 $7,116,913 $20,973 $1,466 $136 
(1) The majority of the Company's time deposits are international deposits, which mature within one year.
(2) The Company's government securities mature within one year.
Other current assets include restricted cash for deposits related to self-insurance. Non-current assets include restricted cash related to letter of credit agreements. The fair value of available-for-sale securities, cash equivalents and short-term investments included in the Level 2 category is based on observable inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets at the measurement date; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.
See Note 6 Debt and Note 7 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the fair value of the Company’s senior notes and derivative financial instruments.
v3.24.3
Balance Sheet Components
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]  
Balance Sheet Components Balance Sheet Components
Content Assets, Net
Content assets consisted of the following:
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Licensed content, net
$12,307,674 $12,722,701 
Produced content, net
Released, less amortization
10,025,304 9,843,150 
In production
9,197,715 8,247,578 
In development and pre-production
644,689 844,627 
19,867,708 18,935,355 

Content assets, net
$32,175,382 $31,658,056 
As of September 30, 2024, the amount of accrued participations and residuals was not material.
The following table represents the amortization of content assets:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands)
Licensed content$1,814,040 $1,777,701 $5,533,648 $5,280,700 
Produced content1,885,481 1,795,652 5,606,368 5,162,658 
Total$3,699,521 $3,573,353 $11,140,016 $10,443,358 
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment and accumulated depreciation consisted of the following:
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023		Estimated Useful Lives
(in thousands)
Land
$85,000 $85,000 
Buildings and improvements
471,620 154,165 30 years
Leasehold improvements
1,049,510 1,032,492 Over life of lease
Furniture and fixtures
137,468 144,737 
3 years
Information technology
432,078 414,092 3 years
Corporate aircraft
99,175 99,175 
8-10 years
Machinery and equipment
13,035 10,334 
3-5 years
Capital work-in-progress
202,652 406,492 
Property and equipment, gross
2,490,538 2,346,487 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(922,326)(855,043)
Property and equipment, net
$1,568,212 $1,491,444 
    
Leases
The Company has entered into operating leases primarily for real estate. Operating leases are included in "Other non-current assets" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, and represent the Company’s right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The Company’s obligations to make lease payments are included in "Accrued expenses and other liabilities" and "Other non-current liabilities" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Information related to the Company's operating right-of-use assets and related operating lease liabilities were as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands)
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities$128,917 $110,959 $384,327 $339,126 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations51,587 49,238 396,361 161,704 
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net$2,214,458 $2,076,899 
Current operating lease liabilities432,661 383,312 
Non-current operating lease liabilities2,094,659 2,046,801 
Total operating lease liabilities$2,527,320 $2,430,113 

Other Current Assets
Other current assets consisted of the following:
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Trade receivables
$1,217,659 $1,287,054 
Prepaid expenses
435,730 408,936 
Other
1,251,783 1,084,257 
Total other current assets
$2,905,172 $2,780,247 
v3.24.3
Debt
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had aggregate outstanding notes of $15,981 million, net of $68 million of issuance costs and $6 million of discounts, with varying maturities (the "Notes"). Of the outstanding balance, $1,820 million, net of issuance costs, is classified as short-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had aggregate outstanding notes of $14,543 million, net of $65 million of issuance costs. Each of the Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Interest is payable semi-annually at fixed rates.
A portion of the outstanding Notes is denominated in foreign currency (comprised of €5,170 million) and is remeasured into U.S. dollars at each balance sheet date (with remeasurement loss, net of hedging impacts, totaling $105 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and remeasurement gain, net of hedging impacts, totaling $69 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024). See Note 7 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company’s derivative and non-derivative financial instruments.
The following table provides a summary of the Company's outstanding debt and the fair values based on quoted market prices in less active markets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Principal Amount at ParLevel 2 Fair Value as of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023		Issuance DateMaturitySeptember 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in millions)(in millions)
5.750% Senior Notes
$— $400 February 2014March 2024$— $400 
5.875% Senior Notes
800 800 February 2015February 2025803 807 
3.000% Senior Notes (1)
523 519 April 2020June 2025522 516 
3.625% Senior Notes
500 500 April 2020June 2025496 491 
4.375% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 October 2016November 20261,008 996 
3.625% Senior Notes (1)
1,446 1,434 May 2017May 20271,477 1,454 
4.875% Senior Notes
1,600 1,600 October 2017April 20281,639 1,621 
5.875% Senior Notes
1,900 1,900 April 2018November 20282,026 2,009 
4.625% Senior Notes (1)
1,225 1,215 October 2018May 20291,314 1,300 
6.375% Senior Notes
800 800 October 2018May 2029874 872 
3.875% Senior Notes (1)
1,336 1,325 April 2019November 20291,393 1,372 
5.375% Senior Notes
900 900 April 2019November 2029948 931 
3.625% Senior Notes (1)
1,225 1,215 October 2019June 20301,263 1,237 
4.875% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 October 2019June 20301,032 1,012 
4.900% Senior Notes
1,000 — August 2024August 20341,035 — 
5.400% Senior Notes
800 — August 2024August 2054846 — 
$16,055 $14,608 $16,676 $15,018 
(1) The following Senior Notes have a principal amount denominated in euros: 3.000% Senior Notes for €470 million, 3.625% Senior Notes for €1,300 million, 4.625% Senior Notes for €1,100 million, 3.875% Senior Notes for €1,200 million, and 3.625% Senior Notes for €1,100 million.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company repaid upon maturity the $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.750% Senior Notes.
Each of the Notes are repayable in whole or in part upon the occurrence of a change of control, at the option of the holders, at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal plus accrued interest. The Company may redeem the Notes prior to maturity in whole or in part at an amount equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and an applicable premium. The Notes include, among other terms and conditions, limitations on the Company's ability to create, incur or allow certain liens, and consolidate or merge with, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of the Company's and its subsidiaries assets, to another person. Certain of the Notes additionally limit the ability to enter into sale and lease-back transactions and create, assume, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness of certain of the Company's subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all related covenants.
Revolving Credit Facility
On April 12, 2024, the Company entered into a five-year, $3 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that matures on April 12, 2029 (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”), to replace its previous $1 billion unsecured revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2024, no amounts have been borrowed under the Revolving Credit Agreement.
The borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement bear interest, at the Company’s option, of either (i) a floating rate per annum equal to a base rate (the “Alternate Base Rate”) plus an applicable margin or (ii) a per annum rate equal to an adjusted term SOFR rate (the “Adjusted Term SOFR Rate”) plus an applicable margin. The applicable margin for Alternate Base Rate loans will range from 0.00% to 0.25%, and the applicable margin for Adjusted Term SOFR Rate loans will range from 0.75% to 1.25%, each based on the Company’s credit ratings.
The Revolving Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative covenants and negative covenants (and customary baskets and exceptions with respect thereto) for a credit facility of this size and type and requires the Company to maintain a minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense of 3.0 to 1.0 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all related covenants and ratios.
v3.24.3
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company uses derivative and non-derivative instruments to manage foreign exchange risk related to its ongoing business operations with the primary objective of reducing earnings and cash flow volatility associated with fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.

Notional Amount of Derivative Contracts
The net notional amounts of the Company’s outstanding derivative instruments were as follows:
As of 
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
Cash flow hedges
$17,786,210 $8,783,273 
Fair value hedges
3,834,258 — 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts1,033,077 — 
Total
$22,653,545 $8,783,273 
As of September 30, 2024, approximately $1.1 billion of the Company’s euro–denominated Senior Notes was designated as a hedge of the foreign exchange risk of the Company’s net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries. See Note 6 Debt for further information on the Company’s debt obligations.

Fair Value of Derivative Contracts
The fair value of the Company’s outstanding derivative instruments was as follows:

 As of September 30, 2024
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
 Other current assetsOther non-current assetsAccrued expenses and other liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities
 (in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts$136,211 $5,080 $196,622 $120,764 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts14,713 — 18,765 — 
Total$150,924 $5,080 $215,387 $120,764 
 As of December 31, 2023
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
 Other current assetsOther non-current assetsAccrued expenses and other liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities
 (in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts$26,416 $4,518 $140,089 $46,575 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts— — — — 
Total$26,416 $4,518 $140,089 $46,575 
The Company classifies derivative instruments in the Level 2 category within the fair value hierarchy. These instruments are valued using industry standard valuation models that use observable inputs such as interest rate yield curves, and forward and spot prices for currencies.
As of September 30, 2024, the pre-tax net accumulated loss on our foreign currency cash flow hedges included in AOCI on the Consolidated Balance Sheets expected to be recognized in earnings within the next 12 months is $135 million.
Master Netting Agreements
In order to mitigate counterparty credit risk, the Company enters into master netting agreements with its counterparties for its foreign currency exchange contracts which permit the parties to settle amounts on a net basis under certain conditions. The Company has elected to present its derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis on its Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The Company also enters into collateral security arrangements with its counterparties that require the parties to post cash collateral when certain contractual thresholds are met. No cash collateral was received or posted by the Company as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The potential offsetting effect to the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities under its master netting agreements and collateral security agreements were as follows:

 As of September 30, 2024
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsFinancial InstrumentsCollateral Received and PostedNet Amount
 (in thousands)
Derivative assets$156,004 $— $156,004 $(155,428)$— $576 
Derivative liabilities336,151 — 336,151 (155,428)— 180,723 

 As of December 31, 2023
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsFinancial InstrumentsCollateral Received and PostedNet Amount
 (in thousands)
Derivative assets$30,934 $— $30,934 $(27,246)$— $3,688 
Derivative liabilities186,664 — 186,664 (27,246)— 159,418 
Effect of Derivative and Non-Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Financial Statements
The pre-tax gains (losses) on the Company’s cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, and net investment hedges recognized in AOCI were as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands)
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness$(369,805)$101,169 $19,883 $101,169 
Fair value hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness(10,175)— (10,175)— 
Net investment hedges:
Foreign currency-denominated debt(42,000)— (45,400)— 
Total$(421,980)$101,169 $(35,692)$101,169 


The gains (losses) on hedged items and derivative instruments recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)
(in thousands)
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations$9,824,703 $5,119,884 $(21,693)
Gains on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains reclassified from AOCI48,184 297 — 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items— — (71,673)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— — 70,332 
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (9,069)
Losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts— — (1,296)
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)
(in thousands)
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations$28,754,453 $15,271,100 $212,671 
Gains on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains reclassified from AOCI70,244 564 — 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items— — (71,673)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— — 70,332 
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (9,069)
Gains on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts— — 12,767 
No gains or losses on derivative instruments were recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Content
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $22.7 billion of obligations comprised of $4.5 billion included in "Current content liabilities" and $1.9 billion of "Non-current content liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and $16.3 billion of obligations that are not reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as they did not yet meet the criteria for recognition.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $21.7 billion of obligations comprised of $4.5 billion included in "Current content liabilities" and $2.6 billion of "Non-current content liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and $14.6 billion of obligations that are not reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as they did not yet meet the criteria for recognition.
The expected timing of payments for these content obligations is as follows:
As of 
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Less than one year
$11,810,836 $10,328,923 
Due after one year and through three years
8,062,166 8,784,302 
Due after three years and through five years
2,277,918 2,016,358 
Due after five years
547,375 583,766 
Total content obligations
$22,698,295 $21,713,349 
Content obligations include amounts related to the acquisition, licensing and production of content. Obligations that are in non-U.S. dollar currencies are translated to the U.S. dollar at period end rates. An obligation for the production of content includes non-cancelable commitments under creative talent and employment agreements as well as other production related commitments. An obligation for the acquisition and licensing of content is incurred at the time the Company enters into an agreement to obtain future titles. Once a title becomes available, a content liability is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Certain agreements include the obligation to license rights for unknown future titles, the ultimate quantity and/or fees for which are not yet determinable as of the reporting date. Traditional film output deals, or certain TV series license agreements where the number of seasons to be aired is unknown, are examples of such license agreements. The Company does not include any estimated obligation for these future titles beyond the known minimum amount. However, the unknown obligations are expected to be significant.
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, in the normal course of its operations, the Company is subject to litigation matters and claims, including claims relating to employee relations, business practices and patent infringement. Litigation can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict and the Company's view of these matters may change in the future as the litigation and events related thereto unfold. The Company expenses legal fees as incurred. The Company records a provision for contingent losses when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. An unfavorable outcome to any legal matter, if material, could have an adverse effect on the Company's operations or its financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
The Company is involved in litigation matters not listed herein but does not consider the matters to be material either individually or in the aggregate at this time. The Company's view of the matters not listed may change in the future as the litigation and events related thereto unfold.
Non-Income Taxes
The Company is routinely under audit by various tax authorities with regard to non-income tax matters. The subject matter of non-income tax audits primarily arises from disputes on the tax treatment and tax rate applied to our revenue in certain jurisdictions. We accrue non-income taxes that may result from examinations by, or any negotiated agreements with, these tax authorities when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable.
Similar to other U.S. companies doing business in Brazil, the Company is involved in a number of matters with Brazilian tax authorities regarding non-income tax assessments. Although the Company believes it has meritorious defenses to these matters, there is inherent complexity and uncertainty with respect to these matters, and the final outcome may be materially different from our expectations. The current potential exposure with respect to the various issues with Brazilian tax authorities regarding non-income tax assessments is estimated to be approximately $400 million, which is expected to increase over time.
Guarantees— Indemnification Obligations
In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into contractual arrangements under which it has agreed to provide indemnification of varying scope and terms to business partners and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of the Company’s breach of such agreements and out of intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties. In these circumstances, payment may be conditional on the other party making a claim pursuant to the procedures specified in the particular contract.
The Company's obligations under these agreements may be limited in terms of time or amount, and in some instances, the Company may have recourse against third parties for certain payments. In addition, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and certain of its officers that will require it, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. The terms of such obligations vary.
It is not possible to make a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount of future payments under these or similar agreements due to the conditional nature of the Company’s obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. No amount has been accrued in the accompanying consolidated financial statements with respect to these indemnification obligations.
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Equity Incentive Plans
The Netflix, Inc. 2020 Stock Plan is a stockholder-approved plan that provides for the grant of incentive stock options to employees and for the grant of non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units to employees, directors and consultants.
Stock Option Activity
Stock options are generally vested in full upon grant date and exercisable for the full ten-year contractual term regardless of employment status. Stock options granted to certain named executive officers vest on the one-year anniversary of the grant date, subject to the employee’s continuous employment or service with the Company through the vesting date.
The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s stock options:
Options Outstanding
Number of
Shares		Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
(per share)
Balances as of December 31, 202319,695,109 $268.86 
Granted
465,641 583.66
Exercised
(3,384,520)157.18 
Expired
(4,324)56.72 
Balances as of September 30, 202416,771,906 $300.20 
Vested and expected to vest as of September 30, 202416,771,906 $300.20 
Exercisable as of September 30, 202416,694,821 $299.59 

Restricted Stock Unit Activity
The Company grants time-based restricted stock unit (“RSU”) awards and performance-based restricted stock unit (“PSU”) awards to certain executive officers. RSU awards vest quarterly over a three-year period subject to the executive’s continued employment or service with the Company through the vesting date. PSU awards have performance periods ranging from one to three years and vest depending on the Company’s achievement of predetermined market-based performance targets.
The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s unvested RSUs and PSUs:
Unvested Restricted Stock Units
Number of
Shares		Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
(per share)
Balances as of December 31, 2023— $— 
Granted
159,978 686.36
Vested
(19,996)562.00 
Forfeited
— — 
Balances as of September 30, 2024139,982 $704.12 
Stock-based Compensation
Total stock-based compensation expense was $66 million and $211 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $80 million and $257 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
Stock Repurchases
In March 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5 billion of its common stock, with no expiration date, and in September 2023, the Board of Directors increased the share repurchase authorization by an additional $10 billion, also with no expiration date. Stock repurchases may be effected through open market repurchases in compliance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, including through the use of trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, privately-negotiated transactions, accelerated stock repurchase plans, block purchases, or other similar purchase techniques and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The Company is not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares, and the timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company’s stock price, general economic, business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities. The Company may discontinue any repurchases of its common stock at any time without prior notice. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company repurchased 2,551,039 and 8,696,108 shares, respectively, for an aggregate amount of $1.7 billion and $5.3 billion, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, $3.1 billion remains available for repurchases. Shares repurchased by the Company are accounted for when the transaction is settled. As of September 30, 2024, there were no unsettled share repurchases. Direct costs incurred to acquire the shares are included in the total cost of the shares.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024:
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of June 30, 2024$(249,600)$(3,400)$211,631 $— $— $(47,745)$(89,114)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
95,802 (42,000)(369,805)(10,175)5,566 95,479 (225,133)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
— — (48,481)9,069 — 9,037 (30,375)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
95,802 (42,000)(418,286)(1,106)5,566 104,516 (255,508)
Balances as of September 30, 2024$(153,798)$(45,400)$(206,655)$(1,106)$5,566 $56,771 $(344,622)
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of December 31, 2023$(103,922)$— $(155,730)$— $— $35,707 $(223,945)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(49,876)(45,400)19,883 (10,175)5,566 6,908 (73,094)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
— — (70,808)9,069 — 14,156 (47,583)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(49,876)(45,400)(50,925)(1,106)5,566 21,064 (120,677)
Balances as of September 30, 2024$(153,798)$(45,400)$(206,655)$(1,106)$5,566 $56,771 $(344,622)
The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023:
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of June 30, 2023$(139,266)$— $— $— $— $— $(139,266)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(94,157)— 101,169 — — (23,317)(16,305)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(94,157)— 101,169 — — (23,317)(16,305)
Balances as of September 30, 2023
$(233,423)$— $101,169 $— $— $(23,317)$(155,571)
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of December 31, 2022$(217,306)$— $— $— $— $— $(217,306)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(16,117)— 101,169 — — (23,317)61,735 
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(16,117)— 101,169 — — (23,317)61,735 
Balances as of September 30, 2023
$(233,423)$— $101,169 $— $— $(23,317)$(155,571)
The following tables summarize the amounts reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)Provision for Income TaxesTotal Reclassifications
(in thousands)
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$48,184 $297 $— $(11,116)$37,365 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (9,069)2,079 (6,990)
Total$48,184 $297 $(9,069)$(9,037)$30,375 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)Provision for Income TaxesTotal Reclassifications
(in thousands)
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$70,244 $564 $— $(16,235)$54,573 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (9,069)2,079 (6,990)
Total$70,244 $564 $(9,069)$(14,156)$47,583 
No amounts were reclassified from AOCI into the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
v3.24.3
Income Taxes
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands, except percentages)
Provision for income taxes$339,445 $231,627 $988,365 $587,103 
Effective tax rate13 %12 %13 %12 %
The effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 differed from the Federal statutory rate primarily due to the foreign-derived intangible income deduction and excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation.
v3.24.3
Segment and Geographic Information
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment and Geographic Information Segment and Geographic Information
The Company operates as one operating segment. The Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is its co-chief executive officers, who review financial information presented on a consolidated basis for the purposes of making operating decisions, assessing financial performance and allocating resources.
Total U.S. revenues were $4.0 billion and $11.9 billion, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and $3.5 billion and $10.1 billion, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. See Note 2 Revenue Recognition for additional information about streaming revenue by region.
The Company's long-lived tangible assets, as well as the Company's operating lease right-of-use assets recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were located as follows:
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
United States$2,756,275 $2,724,710 
International1,026,395 843,633 
v3.24.3
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Net income $ 2,363,509 $ 1,677,422 $ 6,843,024 $ 4,470,152
v3.24.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
The adoption or termination of contracts, instructions or written plans for the purchase or sale of our securities by our Section 16 officers and directors for the three months ended September 30, 2024, each of which is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (“Rule 10b5-1 Plan”), were as follows:
NameTitleActionDate AdoptedExpiration DateAggregate # of Securities to be Purchased/Sold
Richard Barton (1)
DirectorAdoption7/26/202412/31/202512,062
Timothy Haley (2)
DirectorAdoption8/6/202411/6/202511,737
(1) Richard Barton, a member of the Board of Directors, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 on July 26, 2024. Mr. Barton's plan provides for the potential exercise of vested stock options and the associated sale of up to 12,062 shares of Netflix common stock. The plan expires on December 31, 2025, or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions under the plan.
(2) Timothy Haley, a member of the Board of Directors, trusts for which he serves as a trustee and a partnership for which he serves as the sole general partner and limited partner, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 on August 6, 2024. The plan provides for the potential sale of up to 11,737 shares of Netflix common stock. The plan expires on November 6, 2025, or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions under the plan.
Other than those disclosed above, none of our directors or officers adopted or terminated a "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Richard Barton [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Name Richard Barton  
Title Director  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date 7/26/2024  
Expiration Date 12/31/2025  
Arrangement Duration 523 days  
Aggregate Available 12,062 12,062
Timothy Haley [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Name Timothy Haley  
Title Director  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date 8/6/2024  
Expiration Date 11/6/2025  
Arrangement Duration 457 days  
Aggregate Available 11,737 11,737
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the amortization of content assets and the recognition and measurement of income tax assets and liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates the assumptions, judgments and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company uses derivative and non-derivative instruments to manage foreign exchange risk related to its ongoing business operations with the primary objective of reducing earnings and cash flow volatility associated with fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.
The Company recognizes derivative instruments at fair value as either assets (presented in “Other current assets” and “Other non-current assets”) or liabilities (presented in “Accrued expenses and other liabilities” and “Other non-current liabilities”) on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company classifies derivative instruments in the Level 2 category within the fair value hierarchy.
Cash flow hedges
The Company enters into forward contracts to manage the foreign exchange risk on forecasted revenue transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, as well as the foreign exchange risk on forecasted transactions and firm commitments related to the licensing and production of foreign currency-denominated content assets. These forward contracts are designated as cash flow hedges of foreign currency firm commitments and forecasted transactions and generally have maturities of 36 months or less. The hedging contracts may reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the effect of foreign currency exchange movements, and the Company may choose not to hedge certain exposures.
The gain or loss on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges of forecasted foreign currency revenue is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and reclassified into “Revenues” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period the forecasted transaction affects earnings. The gain or loss on derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges of firmly committed or forecasted transactions related to the licensing and production of content assets is initially reported as a component of AOCI and reclassified into “Cost of Revenues” on the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the same period the hedged transaction affects earnings, which occurs as the underlying hedged content assets are amortized. Cash flows from hedging activities are classified in the same category as the cash flows for the underlying item being hedged within "Net cash provided by operating activities" on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
In the event that the likelihood of occurrence of the underlying forecasted transactions is determined to be probable not to occur, the gains or losses on the related cash flow hedges are reclassified from AOCI to “Interest and other income (expense)” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period of dedesignation.
Fair value hedges
The Company designates forward contracts as fair value hedges to manage the foreign exchange risk on its foreign-currency denominated debt. These hedges may reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the effect of foreign currency exchange movements, and the Company may choose not to hedge the full amount of its exposure. The gain or loss on derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness is recognized in “Interest and other income (expense),” net with the offsetting foreign currency remeasurement gains and losses on the hedged items. The Company excludes forward points from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and recognizes the initial value of the excluded component over the life of the hedging instrument in “Interest and other income (expense).” The difference between changes in fair value of the excluded component and the amount recognized in earnings is recognized as a component in
AOCI. Cash flows from hedging activities are classified in the same category as the cash flows for the underlying item being hedged within "Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities" on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Net investment hedges
The Company designates a portion of its foreign currency-denominated debt as net investment hedges to manage the foreign exchange risk on its investment in certain foreign subsidiaries. These hedges may reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the effect of foreign currency exchange movements, and the Company may choose not to hedge certain exposures. The gains or losses on these non-derivative instruments are reported as a component of AOCI as part of the cumulative translation adjustment on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The accumulated gains and losses remain in AOCI until the hedged net investment is sold or liquidated, at which point the amounts recognized in AOCI are reclassified into earnings.
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments
The Company enters into forward contracts to manage the foreign exchange risk on intercompany transactions and monetary assets and liabilities that are not denominated in the functional currencies of the Company and its subsidiaries. These derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments and may reduce, but do not entirely eliminate, the effect of foreign currency exchange movements. The gain or loss on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in “Interest and other income (expense)” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows related to these derivative instruments are classified within "Net cash provided by operating activities" on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
See Note 7 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Company’s derivative and non-derivative financial instruments
Stock-based Compensation
Stock-based Compensation
The Company grants non-qualified stock options to its employees on a monthly basis. For certain executive officers, the Company grants restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs"). Stock-based compensation expense is based on the fair value of the stock awards at the grant date and is recognized, net of forfeitures, over the requisite service period.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses and other segment items on an interim and annual basis. Public entities with a single reportable segment are required to apply the disclosure requirements in ASU 2023-07, as well as all existing segment disclosures and reconciliation requirements in ASC 280 on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-07.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires public entities, on an annual basis, to provide disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09.
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Streaming Revenue, Paid Net Membership Additions, and Ending Paid Memberships by Region
The following tables summarize streaming revenues, paid net membership additions, and ending paid memberships by region for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. Hedging gains of $48 million and $70 million are included in “Streaming revenues” for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. No hedge gains and losses were recognized as “Streaming revenues” in the comparative prior year periods. See Note 7 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for further information.

United States and Canada (UCAN)
As of/Three Months EndedAs of/Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands)
Streaming revenues$4,322,476 $3,735,133 $12,842,351 $10,943,226 
Paid net membership additions694 1,750 4,675 3,025 
Paid memberships at end of period (1)84,803 77,321 84,803 77,321 

Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
As of/Three Months EndedAs of/Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands)
Streaming revenues$3,133,466 $2,693,146 $9,099,431 $7,772,957 
Paid net membership additions2,167 3,953 7,318 7,031 
Paid memberships at end of period (1)96,131 83,760 96,131 83,760 

Latin America (LATAM)
As of/Three Months EndedAs of/Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands)
Streaming revenues$1,240,892 $1,142,811 $3,610,045 $3,290,438 
Paid net membership additions (losses)(68)1,179 3,185 1,946 
Paid memberships at end of period (1)49,182 43,645 49,182 43,645 

Asia-Pacific (APAC)
As of/Three Months EndedAs of/Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands)
Streaming revenues$1,127,869 $948,216 $3,202,626 $2,801,012 
Paid net membership additions2,280 1,881 7,266 4,404 
Paid memberships at end of period (1)52,604 42,427 52,604 42,427 
(1) A paid membership (also referred to as a paid subscription) is defined as a membership that has the right to receive Netflix service following sign-up and a method of payment being provided, and that is not part of a free trial or certain other promotions that may be offered by the Company to new or rejoining members. Certain members have the option to add extra member sub accounts. These extra member sub accounts are not included in paid memberships. A membership is canceled and ceases to be reflected in the above metrics as of the effective cancellation date. Voluntary cancellations generally become effective at the end of the prepaid membership period. Involuntary cancellations, as a result of a failed method of payment, become effective immediately. Memberships are assigned to territories based on the geographic location used at time of sign-up as determined by the Company’s internal systems, which utilize industry standard geo-location technology.
v3.24.3
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation of Earnings Per Share The computation of earnings per share is as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands, except per share data)
Basic earnings per share:
Net income
$2,363,509 $1,677,422 $6,843,024 $4,470,152 
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding428,239 441,537 430,125 443,540 
Basic earnings per share$5.52 $3.80 $15.91 $10.08 
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income
$2,363,509 $1,677,422 $6,843,024 $4,470,152 
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding428,239 441,537 430,125 443,540 
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards9,659 8,474 9,632 7,779 
Weighted-average number of shares437,898 450,011 439,757 451,319 
Diluted earnings per share$5.40 $3.73 $15.56 $9.90 
Schedule of Potential Common Shares Excluded from Diluted Calculation
The following table summarizes the potential shares of common stock excluded from the diluted calculation as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands)
Stock-based awards159 3,147 321 4,447 
v3.24.3
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Short-Term Investments And Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash, Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments
The following tables summarize the Company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 As of September 30, 2024
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueCash and cash equivalentsShort-term investmentsOther Current AssetsNon-current Assets
 (in thousands)
Cash$4,809,569 $— $— $4,809,569 $4,807,566 $— $1,923 $80 
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds2,432,077 — — 2,432,077 2,432,020 — — 57 
Level 2 securities:
Time Deposits (1)250,412 — — 250,412 217,439 32,973 — — 
Government securities (2)1,728,363 5,566 — 1,733,929 — 1,733,929 — — 
$9,220,421 $5,566 $— $9,225,987 $7,457,025 $1,766,902 $1,923 $137 

 As of December 31, 2023
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueCash and cash equivalentsShort-term investmentsOther Current AssetsNon-current Assets
 (in thousands)
Cash$5,988,176 $— $— $5,988,176 $5,986,629 $— $1,466 $81 
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds925,707 — — 925,707 925,652 — — 55 
Level 2 securities:
Time Deposits (1)225,605 — — 225,605 204,632 20,973 — — 
$7,139,488 $— $— $7,139,488 $7,116,913 $20,973 $1,466 $136 
(1) The majority of the Company's time deposits are international deposits, which mature within one year.
(2) The Company's government securities mature within one year.
v3.24.3
Balance Sheet Components (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule off Content Assets
Content assets consisted of the following:
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Licensed content, net
$12,307,674 $12,722,701 
Produced content, net
Released, less amortization
10,025,304 9,843,150 
In production
9,197,715 8,247,578 
In development and pre-production
644,689 844,627 
19,867,708 18,935,355 

Content assets, net
$32,175,382 $31,658,056 
Schedule of Amortization of Streaming Content Assets
The following table represents the amortization of content assets:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands)
Licensed content$1,814,040 $1,777,701 $5,533,648 $5,280,700 
Produced content1,885,481 1,795,652 5,606,368 5,162,658 
Total$3,699,521 $3,573,353 $11,140,016 $10,443,358 
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment and accumulated depreciation consisted of the following:
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023		Estimated Useful Lives
(in thousands)
Land
$85,000 $85,000 
Buildings and improvements
471,620 154,165 30 years
Leasehold improvements
1,049,510 1,032,492 Over life of lease
Furniture and fixtures
137,468 144,737 
3 years
Information technology
432,078 414,092 3 years
Corporate aircraft
99,175 99,175 
8-10 years
Machinery and equipment
13,035 10,334 
3-5 years
Capital work-in-progress
202,652 406,492 
Property and equipment, gross
2,490,538 2,346,487 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(922,326)(855,043)
Property and equipment, net
$1,568,212 $1,491,444 
Schedule of Information on Right-of-Use Assets and Lease Liabilities
Information related to the Company's operating right-of-use assets and related operating lease liabilities were as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands)
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities$128,917 $110,959 $384,327 $339,126 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations51,587 49,238 396,361 161,704 
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net$2,214,458 $2,076,899 
Current operating lease liabilities432,661 383,312 
Non-current operating lease liabilities2,094,659 2,046,801 
Total operating lease liabilities$2,527,320 $2,430,113 
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Other current assets consisted of the following:
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Trade receivables
$1,217,659 $1,287,054 
Prepaid expenses
435,730 408,936 
Other
1,251,783 1,084,257 
Total other current assets
$2,905,172 $2,780,247 
v3.24.3
Debt (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
The following table provides a summary of the Company's outstanding debt and the fair values based on quoted market prices in less active markets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Principal Amount at ParLevel 2 Fair Value as of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023		Issuance DateMaturitySeptember 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in millions)(in millions)
5.750% Senior Notes
$— $400 February 2014March 2024$— $400 
5.875% Senior Notes
800 800 February 2015February 2025803 807 
3.000% Senior Notes (1)
523 519 April 2020June 2025522 516 
3.625% Senior Notes
500 500 April 2020June 2025496 491 
4.375% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 October 2016November 20261,008 996 
3.625% Senior Notes (1)
1,446 1,434 May 2017May 20271,477 1,454 
4.875% Senior Notes
1,600 1,600 October 2017April 20281,639 1,621 
5.875% Senior Notes
1,900 1,900 April 2018November 20282,026 2,009 
4.625% Senior Notes (1)
1,225 1,215 October 2018May 20291,314 1,300 
6.375% Senior Notes
800 800 October 2018May 2029874 872 
3.875% Senior Notes (1)
1,336 1,325 April 2019November 20291,393 1,372 
5.375% Senior Notes
900 900 April 2019November 2029948 931 
3.625% Senior Notes (1)
1,225 1,215 October 2019June 20301,263 1,237 
4.875% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 October 2019June 20301,032 1,012 
4.900% Senior Notes
1,000 — August 2024August 20341,035 — 
5.400% Senior Notes
800 — August 2024August 2054846 — 
$16,055 $14,608 $16,676 $15,018 
(1) The following Senior Notes have a principal amount denominated in euros: 3.000% Senior Notes for €470 million, 3.625% Senior Notes for €1,300 million, 4.625% Senior Notes for €1,100 million, 3.875% Senior Notes for €1,200 million, and 3.625% Senior Notes for €1,100 million.
v3.24.3
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedges
The net notional amounts of the Company’s outstanding derivative instruments were as follows:
As of 
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
Cash flow hedges
$17,786,210 $8,783,273 
Fair value hedges
3,834,258 — 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts1,033,077 — 
Total
$22,653,545 $8,783,273 
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Contracts
The fair value of the Company’s outstanding derivative instruments was as follows:

 As of September 30, 2024
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
 Other current assetsOther non-current assetsAccrued expenses and other liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities
 (in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts$136,211 $5,080 $196,622 $120,764 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts14,713 — 18,765 — 
Total$150,924 $5,080 $215,387 $120,764 
 As of December 31, 2023
Derivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
 Other current assetsOther non-current assetsAccrued expenses and other liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities
 (in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts$26,416 $4,518 $140,089 $46,575 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts— — — — 
Total$26,416 $4,518 $140,089 $46,575 
Schedule of Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities
The potential offsetting effect to the Company’s derivative assets and liabilities under its master netting agreements and collateral security agreements were as follows:

 As of September 30, 2024
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsFinancial InstrumentsCollateral Received and PostedNet Amount
 (in thousands)
Derivative assets$156,004 $— $156,004 $(155,428)$— $576 
Derivative liabilities336,151 — 336,151 (155,428)— 180,723 

 As of December 31, 2023
Gross Amount Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
 Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Balance SheetsGross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Balance SheetsNet Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance SheetsFinancial InstrumentsCollateral Received and PostedNet Amount
 (in thousands)
Derivative assets$30,934 $— $30,934 $(27,246)$— $3,688 
Derivative liabilities186,664 — 186,664 (27,246)— 159,418 
Schedule of Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Recognized in AOCI
The pre-tax gains (losses) on the Company’s cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, and net investment hedges recognized in AOCI were as follows:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
(in thousands)
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness$(369,805)$101,169 $19,883 $101,169 
Fair value hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness(10,175)— (10,175)— 
Net investment hedges:
Foreign currency-denominated debt(42,000)— (45,400)— 
Total$(421,980)$101,169 $(35,692)$101,169 
Schedule of Gains (Losses) on Hedged Items and Derivative Instruments Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations
The gains (losses) on hedged items and derivative instruments recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)
(in thousands)
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations$9,824,703 $5,119,884 $(21,693)
Gains on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains reclassified from AOCI48,184 297 — 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items— — (71,673)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— — 70,332 
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (9,069)
Losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts— — (1,296)
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)
(in thousands)
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations$28,754,453 $15,271,100 $212,671 
Gains on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains reclassified from AOCI70,244 564 — 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items— — (71,673)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— — 70,332 
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (9,069)
Gains on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts— — 12,767 
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Expected Timing of Payments for Streaming Content Obligations
The expected timing of payments for these content obligations is as follows:
As of 
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
Less than one year
$11,810,836 $10,328,923 
Due after one year and through three years
8,062,166 8,784,302 
Due after three years and through five years
2,277,918 2,016,358 
Due after five years
547,375 583,766 
Total content obligations
$22,698,295 $21,713,349 
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Schedule of Activity Related to Stock Option Plans
The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s stock options:
Options Outstanding
Number of
Shares		Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
(per share)
Balances as of December 31, 202319,695,109 $268.86 
Granted
465,641 583.66
Exercised
(3,384,520)157.18 
Expired
(4,324)56.72 
Balances as of September 30, 202416,771,906 $300.20 
Vested and expected to vest as of September 30, 202416,771,906 $300.20 
Exercisable as of September 30, 202416,694,821 $299.59 
Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes the activities related to the Company’s unvested RSUs and PSUs:
Unvested Restricted Stock Units
Number of
Shares		Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
(per share)
Balances as of December 31, 2023— $— 
Granted
159,978 686.36
Vested
(19,996)562.00 
Forfeited
— — 
Balances as of September 30, 2024139,982 $704.12 
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024:
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of June 30, 2024$(249,600)$(3,400)$211,631 $— $— $(47,745)$(89,114)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
95,802 (42,000)(369,805)(10,175)5,566 95,479 (225,133)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
— — (48,481)9,069 — 9,037 (30,375)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
95,802 (42,000)(418,286)(1,106)5,566 104,516 (255,508)
Balances as of September 30, 2024$(153,798)$(45,400)$(206,655)$(1,106)$5,566 $56,771 $(344,622)
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of December 31, 2023$(103,922)$— $(155,730)$— $— $35,707 $(223,945)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(49,876)(45,400)19,883 (10,175)5,566 6,908 (73,094)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
— — (70,808)9,069 — 14,156 (47,583)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(49,876)(45,400)(50,925)(1,106)5,566 21,064 (120,677)
Balances as of September 30, 2024$(153,798)$(45,400)$(206,655)$(1,106)$5,566 $56,771 $(344,622)
The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023:
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of June 30, 2023$(139,266)$— $— $— $— $— $(139,266)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(94,157)— 101,169 — — (23,317)(16,305)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(94,157)— 101,169 — — (23,317)(16,305)
Balances as of September 30, 2023
$(233,423)$— $101,169 $— $— $(23,317)$(155,571)
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of December 31, 2022$(217,306)$— $— $— $— $— $(217,306)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(16,117)— 101,169 — — (23,317)61,735 
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(16,117)— 101,169 — — (23,317)61,735 
Balances as of September 30, 2023
$(233,423)$— $101,169 $— $— $(23,317)$(155,571)
The following tables summarize the amounts reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)Provision for Income TaxesTotal Reclassifications
(in thousands)
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$48,184 $297 $— $(11,116)$37,365 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (9,069)2,079 (6,990)
Total$48,184 $297 $(9,069)$(9,037)$30,375 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)Provision for Income TaxesTotal Reclassifications
(in thousands)
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$70,244 $564 $— $(16,235)$54,573 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (9,069)2,079 (6,990)
Total$70,244 $564 $(9,069)$(14,156)$47,583 
v3.24.3
Income Taxes (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Provision for Income Taxes
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023		September 30,
2024		September 30,
2023
 (in thousands, except percentages)
Provision for income taxes$339,445 $231,627 $988,365 $587,103 
Effective tax rate13 %12 %13 %12 %
v3.24.3
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas
The Company's long-lived tangible assets, as well as the Company's operating lease right-of-use assets recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were located as follows:
As of
September 30,
2024		December 31,
2023
(in thousands)
United States$2,756,275 $2,724,710 
International1,026,395 843,633 
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | Cash flow hedges  
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Derivative, term of contract 36 months
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Hedging gains $ 48,000 $ 70,000  
Deferred revenue $ 1,513,048 1,513,048 $ 1,442,969
Increase in deferred revenue   $ 70,000  
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Revenue and Membership Information (Details)
membership in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
membership
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
membership
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
membership
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
membership
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues | $ $ 9,824,703 $ 8,541,668 $ 28,754,453 $ 24,890,472
Streaming | United States and Canada        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues | $ $ 4,322,476 $ 3,735,133 $ 12,842,351 $ 10,943,226
Paid net membership additions (losses) (in memberships) 694 1,750 4,675 3,025
Paid memberships at end of period (in memberships) 84,803 77,321 84,803 77,321
Streaming | Europe, Middle East, and Africa        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues | $ $ 3,133,466 $ 2,693,146 $ 9,099,431 $ 7,772,957
Paid net membership additions (losses) (in memberships) 2,167 3,953 7,318 7,031
Paid memberships at end of period (in memberships) 96,131 83,760 96,131 83,760
Streaming | Latin America        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues | $ $ 1,240,892 $ 1,142,811 $ 3,610,045 $ 3,290,438
Paid net membership additions (losses) (in memberships) (68) 1,179 3,185 1,946
Paid memberships at end of period (in memberships) 49,182 43,645 49,182 43,645
Streaming | Asia-Pacific        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues | $ $ 1,127,869 $ 948,216 $ 3,202,626 $ 2,801,012
Paid net membership additions (losses) (in memberships) 2,280 1,881 7,266 4,404
Paid memberships at end of period (in memberships) 52,604 42,427 52,604 42,427
v3.24.3
Earnings Per Share - Calculation of EPS (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Basic earnings per share:        
Net income $ 2,363,509 $ 1,677,422 $ 6,843,024 $ 4,470,152
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 428,239 441,537 430,125 443,540
Basic earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 5.52 $ 3.80 $ 15.91 $ 10.08
Diluted earnings per share:        
Net income $ 2,363,509 $ 1,677,422 $ 6,843,024 $ 4,470,152
Shares used in computation:        
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 428,239 441,537 430,125 443,540
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares) 9,659 8,474 9,632 7,779
Weighted-average number of shares (in shares) 437,898 450,011 439,757 451,319
Diluted earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 5.40 $ 3.73 $ 15.56 $ 9.90
v3.24.3
Earnings Per Share - Antidilutive Shares (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from earnings per share calculations (in shares) 159 3,147 321 4,447
v3.24.3
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost $ 9,220,421 $ 7,139,488
Gross Unrealized Gains 5,566 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 9,225,987 7,139,488
Cash and cash equivalents    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 7,457,025 7,116,913
Short-term investments    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 1,766,902 20,973
Other Current Assets    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 1,923 1,466
Non-current Assets    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 137 136
Cash    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 4,809,569 5,988,176
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 4,809,569 5,988,176
Cash | Cash and cash equivalents    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 4,807,566 5,986,629
Cash | Short-term investments    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 0 0
Cash | Other Current Assets    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 1,923 1,466
Cash | Non-current Assets    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 80 81
Money market funds | Level 1 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 2,432,077 925,707
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 2,432,077 925,707
Money market funds | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 2,432,020 925,652
Money market funds | Short-term investments | Level 1 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 0 0
Money market funds | Other Current Assets | Level 1 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 0 0
Money market funds | Non-current Assets | Level 1 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 57 55
Time Deposits | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 250,412 225,605
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 250,412 225,605
Time Deposits | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 217,439 204,632
Time Deposits | Short-term investments | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 32,973 20,973
Time Deposits | Other Current Assets | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 0 0
Time Deposits | Non-current Assets | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 0 $ 0
Government securities | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 1,728,363  
Gross Unrealized Gains 5,566  
Gross Unrealized Losses 0  
Estimated Fair Value 1,733,929  
Government securities | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 0  
Government securities | Short-term investments | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 1,733,929  
Government securities | Other Current Assets | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 0  
Government securities | Non-current Assets | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments $ 0  
v3.24.3
Balance Sheet Components - Components of Content Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Content assets, net $ 32,175,382   $ 32,175,382   $ 31,658,056
Amortization of content assets 3,699,521 $ 3,573,353 11,140,016 $ 10,443,358  
Licensed content          
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Net content 12,307,674   12,307,674   12,722,701
Amortization of content assets 1,814,040 1,777,701 5,533,648 5,280,700  
Produced content          
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]          
Net content 10,025,304   10,025,304   9,843,150
In production 9,197,715   9,197,715   8,247,578
In development and pre-production 644,689   644,689   844,627
Content assets, net 19,867,708   19,867,708   $ 18,935,355
Amortization of content assets $ 1,885,481 $ 1,795,652 $ 5,606,368 $ 5,162,658  
v3.24.3
Balance Sheet Components - Property and Equipment and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 2,490,538 $ 2,346,487
Less: Accumulated depreciation (922,326) (855,043)
Property and equipment, net 1,568,212 1,491,444
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 85,000 85,000
Buildings and improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 471,620 154,165
Estimated Useful Lives 30 years  
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,049,510 1,032,492
Furniture and fixtures    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 137,468 144,737
Estimated Useful Lives 3 years  
Information technology    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 432,078 414,092
Estimated Useful Lives 3 years  
Corporate aircraft    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 99,175 99,175
Corporate aircraft | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 8 years  
Corporate aircraft | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 10 years  
Machinery and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 13,035 10,334
Machinery and equipment | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 3 years  
Machinery and equipment | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 5 years  
Capital work-in-progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 202,652 $ 406,492
v3.24.3
Balance Sheet Components - Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]          
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities $ 128,917 $ 110,959 $ 384,327 $ 339,126  
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations 51,587 $ 49,238 396,361 $ 161,704  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 2,214,458   2,214,458   $ 2,076,899
Current operating lease liabilities 432,661   432,661   383,312
Non-current operating lease liabilities 2,094,659   2,094,659   2,046,801
Total operating lease liabilities $ 2,527,320   $ 2,527,320   $ 2,430,113
v3.24.3
Balance Sheet Components - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]    
Trade receivables $ 1,217,659 $ 1,287,054
Prepaid expenses 435,730 408,936
Other 1,251,783 1,084,257
Total other current assets $ 2,905,172 $ 2,780,247
v3.24.3
Debt - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Aggregate outstanding notes $ 15,981,000   $ 15,981,000     $ 14,543,000
Debt issuance costs 68,000   68,000     65,000
Debt issuance, discounts 6,000   6,000      
Short-term debt 1,820,396   1,820,396     399,844
Long-term notes denominated in foreign currency 16,055,000   16,055,000     14,608,000
Foreign currency remeasurement gain (loss) on debt (104,809) $ 172,678 68,684 $ 63,075    
Repayments of debt 0 $ 0 400,000 $ 0    
Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Long-term notes denominated in foreign currency | €         € 5,170,000,000  
Foreign currency remeasurement gain (loss) on debt (105,000)   $ 69,000      
Redemption price, percent of outstanding principal     101.00%      
Senior Notes | 5.750% Senior Notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Long-term notes denominated in foreign currency $ 0   $ 0     $ 400,000
Repayments of debt     $ 400,000      
Interest rate 5.75%   5.75%   5.75% 5.75%
v3.24.3
Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
EUR (€)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Face amount   $ 16,055   $ 14,608
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 16,676   $ 15,018
Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Face amount | € € 5,170,000,000      
Senior Notes | 5.750% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 5.75% 5.75% 5.75% 5.75%
Face amount   $ 0   $ 400
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 0   $ 400
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 5.875% 5.875% 5.875% 5.875%
Face amount   $ 800   $ 800
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 803   $ 807
Senior Notes | 3.000% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
Face amount € 470,000,000 $ 523 € 470,000,000 $ 519
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 522   $ 516
Senior Notes | 3.625% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 3.625% 3.625% 3.625% 3.625%
Face amount   $ 500   $ 500
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 496   $ 491
Senior Notes | 4.375% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 4.375% 4.375% 4.375% 4.375%
Face amount   $ 1,000   $ 1,000
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,008   $ 996
Senior Notes | 3.625% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 3.625% 3.625% 3.625% 3.625%
Face amount € 1,300,000,000 $ 1,446 € 1,300,000,000 $ 1,434
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,477   $ 1,454
Senior Notes | 4.875% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 4.875% 4.875% 4.875% 4.875%
Face amount   $ 1,600   $ 1,600
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,639   $ 1,621
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 5.875% 5.875% 5.875% 5.875%
Face amount   $ 1,900   $ 1,900
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 2,026   $ 2,009
Senior Notes | 4.625% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 4.625% 4.625% 4.625% 4.625%
Face amount € 1,100,000,000 $ 1,225 € 1,100,000,000 $ 1,215
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,314   $ 1,300
Senior Notes | 6.375% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 6.375% 6.375% 6.375% 6.375%
Face amount   $ 800   $ 800
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 874   $ 872
Senior Notes | 3.875% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 3.875% 3.875% 3.875% 3.875%
Face amount € 1,200,000,000 $ 1,336 € 1,200,000,000 $ 1,325
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,393   $ 1,372
Senior Notes | 5.375% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 5.375% 5.375% 5.375% 5.375%
Face amount   $ 900   $ 900
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 948   $ 931
Senior Notes | 3.625% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 3.625% 3.625% 3.625% 3.625%
Face amount € 1,100,000,000 $ 1,225 € 1,100,000,000 $ 1,215
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,263   $ 1,237
Senior Notes | 4.875% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 4.875% 4.875% 4.875% 4.875%
Face amount   $ 1,000   $ 1,000
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,032   $ 1,012
Senior Notes | 4.900% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 4.90% 4.90% 4.90% 4.90%
Face amount   $ 1,000   $ 0
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,035   $ 0
Senior Notes | 5.400% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 5.40% 5.40% 5.40% 5.40%
Face amount   $ 800   $ 0
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 846   $ 0
v3.24.3
Debt - Revolving Line of Credit (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility - USD ($)
 9 Months Ended
Apr. 12, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Amount borrowed   $ 0  
Unsecured Debt      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Line of credit, agreement term 5 years    
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity $ 3,000,000,000   $ 1,000,000,000
Debt instrument, consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense 3.0    
Unsecured Debt | Minimum | Alternate Base Rate      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Applicable margin on variable rate 0.00%    
Unsecured Debt | Minimum | SOFR      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Applicable margin on variable rate 0.75%    
Unsecured Debt | Maximum | Alternate Base Rate      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Applicable margin on variable rate 0.25%    
Unsecured Debt | Maximum | SOFR      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Applicable margin on variable rate 1.25%    
v3.24.3
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Notional Amount of Derivative Contracts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total $ 22,653,545 $ 8,783,273
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total 1,033,077 0
Foreign exchange contracts | Cash flow hedges | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total 17,786,210 8,783,273
Foreign exchange contracts | Fair value hedges | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total $ 3,834,258 $ 0
v3.24.3
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Narrative (Details) - Sep. 30, 2024
$ in Millions, € in Billions
EUR (€)
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Loss on foreign currency cash flow hedges included in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months | $   $ 135
Senior Notes    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Net investment hedge | € € 1.1  
v3.24.3
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Fair Value of Derivative Contracts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets $ 156,004 $ 30,934
Derivative Liabilities 336,151 186,664
Other current assets    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 150,924 26,416
Other current assets | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 136,211 26,416
Other current assets | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 14,713 0
Other non-current assets    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 5,080 4,518
Other non-current assets | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 5,080 4,518
Other non-current assets | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 0 0
Accrued expenses and other liabilities    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 215,387 140,089
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 196,622 140,089
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 18,765 0
Other non-current liabilities    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 120,764 46,575
Other non-current liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 120,764 46,575
Other non-current liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.3
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivative assets    
Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 156,004 $ 30,934
Gross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 0 0
Net Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 156,004 30,934
Financial Instruments (155,428) (27,246)
Collateral Received and Posted 0 0
Net Amount 576 3,688
Derivative liabilities    
Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 336,151 186,664
Gross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 0 0
Net Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 336,151 186,664
Financial Instruments (155,428) (27,246)
Collateral Received and Posted 0 0
Net Amount $ 180,723 $ 159,418
v3.24.3
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Financial Statements (Details) - Foreign exchange contracts - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Total $ (421,980) $ 101,169 $ (35,692) $ 101,169
Cash flow hedges        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness (369,805) 101,169 19,883 101,169
Fair value hedges        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness (10,175) 0 (10,175) 0
Net investment hedges        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Foreign currency-denominated debt $ (42,000) $ 0 $ (45,400) $ 0
v3.24.3
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Gains (Losses) on Hedged Items and Derivative Instruments Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 9,824,703 $ 8,541,668 $ 28,754,453 $ 24,890,472
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations 5,119,884 4,930,788 15,271,100 14,407,883
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (21,693) $ 168,218 212,671 $ 123,975
Amount of gains reclassified from AOCI 48,000   70,000  
Foreign exchange contracts | Revenues        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Amount of gains reclassified from AOCI 48,184   70,244  
Hedged items 0   0  
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0   0  
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach 0   0  
Losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 0   0  
Foreign exchange contracts | Cost of Revenues        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Amount of gains reclassified from AOCI 297   564  
Hedged items 0   0  
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 0   0  
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach 0   0  
Losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments 0   0  
Foreign exchange contracts | Interest and other income (expense)        
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]        
Amount of gains reclassified from AOCI 0   0  
Hedged items (71,673)   (71,673)  
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 70,332   70,332  
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach (9,069)   (9,069)  
Losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments $ (1,296)   $ 12,767  
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies - Streaming Content (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]    
Total streaming content obligations $ 22,698,295 $ 21,713,349
Current content liabilities 4,489,971 4,466,470
Non-current content liabilities 1,918,089 2,578,173
Unrecorded streaming obligations 16,300,000 14,600,000
Non-income Tax Assessments | Brazilian Tax Authorities    
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]    
Indemnification guarantee accrual 400,000  
Current Content Liabilities    
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]    
Current content liabilities 4,500,000 4,500,000
Non-current Content Liabilities    
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]    
Non-current content liabilities $ 1,900,000 $ 2,600,000
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies - Expected Timing of Payments for Commitments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Less than one year $ 11,810,836 $ 10,328,923
Due after one year and through three years 8,062,166 8,784,302
Due after three years and through five years 2,277,918 2,016,358
Due after five years 547,375 583,766
Total content obligations $ 22,698,295 $ 21,713,349
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies - Guarantees—Indemnification Obligations (Details)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other commitment $ 0
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expiration period (in years)   10 years  
Foreign exchange contracts      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI $ 0   $ 0
RSUs      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award vesting period   3 years  
PSUs | Minimum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award vesting period   1 year  
PSUs | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award vesting period   3 years  
Executive Officer      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award vesting period   1 year  
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Activity Related to Stock Option Plans (Details)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]  
Options outstanding, number of shares, beginning balance (in shares) | shares 19,695,109
Options outstanding, number of shares granted (in shares) | shares 465,641
Options outstanding, number of shares, exercised (in shares) | shares (3,384,520)
Options outstanding, number of shares expired (in shares) | shares (4,324)
Options outstanding, number of shares, ending balance (in shares) | shares 16,771,906
Options outstanding, number of shares, vested and expected to vest (in shares) | shares 16,771,906
Options outstanding, number of shares, exercisable (in shares) | shares 16,694,821
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]  
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, beginning balance (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 268.86
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares 583.66
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, exercised (in USD per share) | $ / shares 157.18
Options expired, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share) | $ / shares 56.72
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, ending balance (in USD per share) | $ / shares 300.20
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, vested and expected to vest (in USD per share) | $ / shares 300.20
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, vested and exercisable (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 299.59
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Activity Related to Unvested RSUs and PSUs (Details) - RSUs
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Number of Shares  
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, beginning balance (in shares) | shares 0
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, granted (in shares) | shares 159,978
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, vested (in shares) | shares (19,996)
Non-options outstanding, number of shares forfeited (in shares) | shares 0
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, ending balance (in shares) | shares 139,982
Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value (per share)  
Non-options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, beginning balance (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 0
Non-options outstanding, weighted-average, granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares 686.36
Non-options outstanding, weighted-average, vested (in USD per share) | $ / shares 562.00
Non-options outstanding, weighted-average, forfeited (in USD per share) | $ / shares 0
Non-options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, ending balance (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 704.12
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]        
Stock-based compensation expense $ 65,650 $ 79,720 $ 210,761 $ 256,849
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity - Stock Repurchases (Details) - USD ($)
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2021
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]          
Common stock authorized to be repurchased   $ 10,000,000,000   $ 10,000,000,000 $ 5,000,000,000
Stock repurchased (in shares) 2,551,039   8,696,108    
Payments for repurchase of common stock $ 1,700,000,000 $ 2,500,100,000 $ 5,299,998,000 $ 3,545,347,000  
Remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 3,100,000,000   $ 3,100,000,000    
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance $ 22,112,693 $ 22,832,215 $ 20,588,313 $ 20,777,401
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (225,133) (16,305) (73,094) 61,735
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (30,375)   (47,583)  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (255,508) (16,305) (120,677) 61,735
Ending Balance 22,720,736 22,107,627 22,720,736 22,107,627
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance (249,600) (139,266) (103,922) (217,306)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 95,802 (94,157) (49,876) (16,117)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0   0  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 95,802 (94,157) (49,876) (16,117)
Ending Balance (153,798) (233,423) (153,798) (233,423)
Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance (3,400) 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (42,000) 0 (45,400) 0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0   0  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (42,000) 0 (45,400) 0
Ending Balance (45,400) 0 (45,400) 0
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance 211,631 0 (155,730) 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (369,805) 101,169 19,883 101,169
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (48,481)   (70,808)  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (418,286) 101,169 (50,925) 101,169
Ending Balance (206,655) 101,169 (206,655) 101,169
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value Hedges        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance 0 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (10,175) 0 (10,175) 0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 9,069   9,069  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (1,106) 0 (1,106) 0
Ending Balance (1,106) 0 (1,106) 0
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance 0 0 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 5,566 0 5,566 0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0   0  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 5,566 0 5,566 0
Ending Balance 5,566 0 5,566 0
Tax (Expense) Benefit        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance (47,745) 0 35,707 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 95,479 (23,317) 6,908 (23,317)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 9,037   14,156  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 104,516 (23,317) 21,064 (23,317)
Ending Balance 56,771 (23,317) 56,771 (23,317)
Total        
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]        
Beginning Balance (89,114) (139,266) (223,945) (217,306)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (255,508) (16,305) (120,677) 61,735
Ending Balance $ (344,622) $ (155,571) $ (344,622) $ (155,571)
v3.24.3
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 9,824,703 $ 8,541,668 $ 28,754,453 $ 24,890,472
Cost of Revenues (5,119,884) (4,930,788) (15,271,100) (14,407,883)
Interest and other income (expense) (21,693) 168,218 212,671 123,975
Provision for Income Taxes (339,445) (231,627) (988,365) (587,103)
Net income 2,363,509 $ 1,677,422 6,843,024 $ 4,470,152
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Revenues 48,184   70,244  
Cost of Revenues 297   564  
Interest and other income (expense) (9,069)   (9,069)  
Provision for Income Taxes (9,037)   (14,156)  
Net income 30,375   47,583  
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Revenues 48,184   70,244  
Cost of Revenues 297   564  
Interest and other income (expense) 0   0  
Provision for Income Taxes (11,116)   (16,235)  
Net income 37,365   54,573  
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach        
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]        
Revenues 0   0  
Cost of Revenues 0   0  
Interest and other income (expense) (9,069)   (9,069)  
Provision for Income Taxes 2,079   2,079  
Net income $ (6,990)   $ (6,990)  
v3.24.3
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Provision for income taxes $ 339,445 $ 231,627 $ 988,365 $ 587,103
Effective tax rate 13.00% 12.00% 13.00% 12.00%
v3.24.3
Segment and Geographic Information - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
segment
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Number of operating segments | segment     1  
Revenues $ 9,824,703 $ 8,541,668 $ 28,754,453 $ 24,890,472
United States        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 4,000,000 $ 3,500,000 $ 11,900,000 $ 10,100,000
v3.24.3
Segment and Geographic Information - Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets $ 2,756,275 $ 2,724,710
International    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets $ 1,026,395 $ 843,633