NETFLIX INC, 10-Q filed on 4/18/2025
Quarterly Report
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 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
shares
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Document Type 10-Q
Document Quarterly Report true
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2025
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 $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol NFLX
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Shell Company false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 425,683,210
Entity Central Index Key 0001065280
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1
Amendment Flag false
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
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Consolidated Statements Of Operations (unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Revenues $ 10,542,801 $ 9,370,440
Cost of revenues 5,263,147 4,977,073
Sales and marketing 688,370 654,340
Technology and development 822,823 702,473
General and administrative 421,462 404,020
Operating income 3,346,999 2,632,534
Other income (expense):    
Interest expense (184,172) (173,314)
Interest and other income (expense) 50,899 155,359
Income before income taxes 3,213,726 2,614,579
Provision for income taxes (323,375) (282,370)
Net income $ 2,890,351 $ 2,332,209
Earnings per share:    
Basic (in USD per share) $ 6.76 $ 5.40
Diluted (in USD per share) $ 6.61 $ 5.28
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:    
Basic (in shares) 427,270 432,090
Diluted (in shares) 436,962 441,654
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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net income $ 2,890,351 $ 2,332,209
Other comprehensive income (loss):    
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax benefit of $10 million, and $0, respectively 56,915 (73,052)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of income tax benefit of $1 million, and $0, respectively (1,812) 0
Cash flow hedges:    
Net unrealized gains (losses) (375,172) 176,604
Reclassification of net (gains) losses included in net income (125,161) 8,514
Net change, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $149 million, and $(55) million, respectively (500,333) 185,118
Fair value hedges:    
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, net of income tax benefit of $1 million, and $0, respectively (2,667) 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (447,897) 112,066
Comprehensive income $ 2,442,454 $ 2,444,275
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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Foreign currency translation adjustments, income tax benefit $ 10 $ 0
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, income tax benefit 1 0
Net change, income tax benefit (expense) 149 (55)
Net unrealized gains / losses excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, income tax benefit $ 1 $ 0
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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 2,890,351 $ 2,332,209
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Additions to content assets (3,549,657) (3,728,967)
Change in content liabilities (411,253) (189,441)
Amortization of content assets 3,823,112 3,670,805
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles 80,067 87,234
Stock-based compensation expense 71,977 76,345
Foreign currency remeasurement loss (gain) on debt 28,547 (130,801)
Other non-cash items 114,730 97,181
Deferred income taxes (163,928) (107,077)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Other current assets (131,367) 38,049
Accounts payable (276,426) (145,265)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 306,413 251,782
Deferred revenue 88,913 26,515
Other non-current assets and liabilities (82,280) (66,047)
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,789,199 2,212,522
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment (128,277) (75,714)
Purchases of investments (156,015) 0
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments 769,954 0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 485,662 (75,714)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Repayments of debt (800,000) (400,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 351,602 268,881
Repurchases of common stock (3,536,396) (2,000,000)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (27,870) (1,825)
Other financing activities (15,652) 0
Net cash used in financing activities (4,028,316) (2,132,944)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 150,146 (95,790)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (603,309) (91,926)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 7,807,337 7,118,515
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 7,204,028 $ 7,026,589
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,199,848 $ 7,804,733
Short-term investments 1,171,142 1,779,006
Other current assets 3,326,642 3,516,640
Total current assets 11,697,632 13,100,379
Content assets, net 32,040,839 32,452,462
Property and equipment, net 1,644,346 1,593,756
Other non-current assets 6,704,827 6,483,777
Total assets 52,087,644 53,630,374
Current liabilities:    
Current content liabilities 4,128,905 4,393,681
Accounts payable 614,489 899,909
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 2,359,518 2,156,544
Deferred revenue 1,609,726 1,520,813
Short-term debt 1,005,881 1,784,453
Total current liabilities 9,718,519 10,755,400
Non-current content liabilities 1,696,662 1,780,806
Long-term debt 14,011,037 13,798,351
Other non-current liabilities 2,633,353 2,552,250
Total liabilities 28,059,571 28,886,807
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 4,990,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 425,683,210 and 427,757,100 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively 6,677,469 6,252,126
Treasury stock at cost (29,698,337 and 25,953,460 shares at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively) (16,754,929) (13,171,638)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (85,735) 362,162
Retained earnings 34,191,268 31,300,917
Total stockholders’ equity 24,028,073 24,743,567
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 52,087,644 $ 53,630,374
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
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) 425,683,210 427,757,100
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 425,683,210 427,757,100
Treasury stock (in shares) 29,698,337 25,953,460
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Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common stock and additional paid-in capital:
Treasury stock:
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Retained earnings:
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   268,333      
Stock-based compensation expense   76,345      
Repurchases of common stock to be held as treasury stock     (2,011,856)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) 112,066     112,066  
Net income 2,332,209       2,332,209
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 21,365,410 5,489,850 (8,934,056) (111,879) 24,921,495
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2024 24,743,567 6,252,126 (13,171,638) 362,162 31,300,917
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]          
Issuance of common stock   353,366      
Stock-based compensation expense   71,977      
Repurchases of common stock to be held as treasury stock     (3,583,291)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (447,897)     (447,897)  
Net income 2,890,351       2,890,351
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2025 $ 24,028,073 $ 6,677,469 $ (16,754,929) $ (85,735) $ 34,191,268
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 27, 2025. 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, 2024. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.
There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“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 table, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, requiring public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03.
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Revenue Recognition
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition
The following table summarizes revenues by region for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively. Hedging gains (losses) of $165 million and $(11) million are included in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. See Note 7 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for further information.
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
 (in thousands)
United States and Canada (UCAN)$4,617,098 $4,224,315 
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)3,404,676 2,958,193 
Latin America (LATAM)1,261,934 1,165,008 
Asia-Pacific (APAC)1,259,093 1,022,924 
Total Revenues$10,542,801 $9,370,440 
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 March 31, 2025, total deferred revenue was $1,610 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. Deferred revenue increased $89 million from $1,521 million as of December 31, 2024 to $1,610
million as of March 31, 2025. Deferred revenue balances may fluctuate due to the number of paid memberships and the price of our memberships.
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Earnings Per Share
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 Ended
March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands, except per share data)
Basic earnings per share:
Net income
$2,890,351 $2,332,209 
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding427,270 432,090 
Basic earnings per share$6.76 $5.40 
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income
$2,890,351 $2,332,209 
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding427,270 432,090 
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards9,692 9,564 
Weighted-average number of shares436,962 441,654 
Diluted earnings per share$6.61 $5.28 

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 Ended
March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Stock-based awards36 685 
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Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

 As of March 31, 2025
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueCash and cash equivalentsShort-term investmentsOther Current AssetsNon-current Assets
 (in thousands)
Cash$4,910,386 $— $— $4,910,386 $4,906,264 $— $4,044 $78 
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds2,054,298 — — 2,054,298 2,054,240 — — 58 
Level 2 securities:
Time Deposits(1)
438,449 — — 438,449 239,344 199,105 — — 
Government securities(2)
971,130 907 — 972,037 — 972,037 — — 
$8,374,263 $907 $— $8,375,170 $7,199,848 $1,171,142 $4,044 $136 

 As of December 31, 2024
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueCash and cash equivalentsShort-term investmentsOther Current AssetsNon-current Assets
 (in thousands)
Cash$4,866,753 $— $— $4,866,753 $4,864,207 $— $2,472 $74 
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds2,676,314 — — 2,676,314 2,676,256 — — 58 
Level 2 securities:
Time Deposits(1)
301,374 — — 301,374 264,270 37,104 — — 
Government securities(2)
1,738,642 3,260 — 1,741,902 — 1,741,902 — — 
$9,583,083 $3,260 $— $9,586,343 $7,804,733 $1,779,006 $2,472 $132 
(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 and non-current assets primarily consist of restricted cash for deposits related to self-insurance. 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.
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Balance Sheet Components
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]  
Balance Sheet Components Balance Sheet Components
Content Assets, Net
Content assets consisted of the following:
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Licensed content, net
$12,393,120 $12,422,309 
Produced content, net
Released, less amortization
10,366,702 10,151,543 
In production
8,652,278 9,317,367 
In development and pre-production
628,739 561,243 
19,647,719 20,030,153 

Content assets, net
$32,040,839 $32,452,462 
The following table summarizes the amortization of content assets:
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Licensed content$1,998,525 $1,835,117 
Produced content1,824,587 1,835,688 
Total$3,823,112 $3,670,805 
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment and accumulated depreciation consisted of the following:
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024		Estimated Useful Lives
(in thousands)
Land
$85,000 $85,000 
Buildings and improvements
506,775 475,684 30 years
Leasehold improvements
1,048,174 1,026,593 Over life of lease
Furniture and fixtures
137,188 134,987 
3 years
Information technology
475,503 446,419 3 years
Corporate aircraft
99,175 99,175 
8-10 years
Machinery and equipment
15,016 15,135 
3-5 years
Capital work-in-progress
253,720 228,300 
Property and equipment, gross
2,620,551 2,511,293 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(976,205)(917,537)
Property and equipment, net
$1,644,346 $1,593,756 
    
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 Ended
March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities$118,347 $125,306 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations72,993 183,962 
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net$2,095,247 $2,102,310 
Current operating lease liabilities437,268 428,482 
Non-current operating lease liabilities1,969,301 1,983,688 
Total operating lease liabilities$2,406,569 $2,412,170 

Other Current Assets
Other current assets consisted of the following:
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Trade receivables
$1,447,986 $1,335,304 
Prepaid expenses
484,369 431,924 
Other
1,394,287 1,749,412 
Total other current assets
$3,326,642 $3,516,640 
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Debt
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
As of March 31, 2025, the Company had aggregate outstanding notes of $15,017 million, net of $67 million of issuance costs and discounts, with varying maturities (the "Notes"). Of the outstanding balance, $1,006 million, net of issuance costs, is classified as short-term debt on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had aggregate outstanding notes of $15,583 million, net of $70 million of issuance costs and discounts. 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 $29 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025). 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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
Principal Amount at ParLevel 2 Fair Value as of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024		Issuance DateMaturityMarch 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in millions)(in millions)
5.875% Senior Notes
$— $800 February 2015February 2025$— $801 
3.000% Senior Notes(1)
508 487 April 2020June 2025508 487 
3.625% Senior Notes
500 500 April 2020June 2025499 497 
4.375% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 October 2016November 20261,002 998 
3.625% Senior Notes(1)
1,404 1,346 May 2017May 20271,433 1,375 
4.875% Senior Notes
1,600 1,600 October 2017April 20281,674 1,607 
5.875% Senior Notes
1,900 1,900 April 2018November 20281,928 1,970 
4.625% Senior Notes(1)
1,188 1,139 October 2018May 20291,265 1,220 
6.375% Senior Notes
800 800 October 2018May 2029857 848 
3.875% Senior Notes(1)
1,296 1,242 April 2019November 20291,342 1,293 
5.375% Senior Notes
900 900 April 2019November 2029930 918 
3.625% Senior Notes(1)
1,188 1,139 October 2019June 20301,217 1,174 
4.875% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 October 2019June 20301,012 996 
4.900% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 August 2024August 20341,002 982 
5.400% Senior Notes
800 800 August 2024August 2054787 782 
$15,084 $15,653 $15,456 $15,948 
(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 three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company repaid upon maturity the $800 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% 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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, 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 March 31, 2025, 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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all related covenants and ratios.
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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
Cash flow hedges
$18,207,861 $18,508,390 
Fair value hedges
3,830,227 3,819,817 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts1,493,593 1,432,136 
Total
$23,531,681 $23,760,343 
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, approximately $1.1 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively, of the Company’s euro–denominated Senior Notes were designated as hedges of the foreign exchange risk of the Company’s net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the carrying amount of the Company's euro-denominated Senior Notes (included in "Long-term debt" on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets), which were designated as the hedged items in fair value hedges, was approximately $3.7 billion and $3.6 billion, respectively.
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 March 31, 2025
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$286,746 $153,540 $183,101 $54,518 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts6,060 — 10,408 — 
Total$292,806 $153,540 $193,509 $54,518 
 As of December 31, 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$580,065 $406,677 $303,425 $83 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts16,211 — 14,492 — 
Total$596,276 $406,677 $317,917 $83 
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 March 31, 2025, the pre-tax net accumulated gain 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 $186 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. Cash collateral received is presented in “Accrued expenses and other liabilities” representing the Company’s obligation to return counterparty cash collateral. Cash collateral posted is presented in “Other current assets,” representing the Company’s right to reclaim the cash collateral. The Company does not offset the fair value of its derivative instruments against the fair value of cash collateral posted or received.
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 March 31, 2025
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$446,346 $— $446,346 $(230,087)$— $216,259 
Derivative liabilities248,027 — 248,027 (230,087)— 17,940 
 As of December 31, 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$1,002,953 $— $1,002,953 $(316,320)$(1,800)$684,833 
Derivative liabilities318,000 — 318,000 (316,320)— 1,680 

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 Ended
March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness$(486,967)$229,144 
Fair value hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness(18,031)— 
Net investment hedges:
Foreign currency-denominated debt
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness(44,600)— 
Total$(549,598)$229,144 
The gains (losses) on hedged items and derivative instruments recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations were as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)
(in thousands)
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations$10,542,801 $5,263,147 $50,899 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI164,796 (2,339)— 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items— — (153,825)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— — 157,435 
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (14,569)
Losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts— — (20,950)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)
(in thousands)
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations$9,370,440 $4,977,073 $155,359 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI(11,241)194 — 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items— — — 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— — — 
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — — 
Gains on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts— — 4,266 
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Commitments and Contingencies
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Content
As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $21.8 billion of obligations comprised of $4.1 billion included in "Current content liabilities" and $1.7 billion of "Non-current content liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and $16.0 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, 2024, the Company had $23.2 billion of obligations comprised of $4.4 billion included in "Current content liabilities" and $1.8 billion of "Non-current content liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and $17.0 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 
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Less than one year
$10,977,295 $11,424,696 
Due after one year and through three years
7,552,902 8,113,910 
Due after three years and through five years
2,520,879 2,809,834 
Due after five years
739,567 900,491 
Total content obligations
$21,790,643 $23,248,931 
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 $500 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.
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Stockholders' Equity
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 the grant date and are exercisable for the full ten-year contractual term regardless of employment status. Stock options granted to certain named executive officers in fiscal years 2023 and 2024 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. All executive options subject to a one-year service period have vested as of March 31, 2025.
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, 202415,419,002 $312.48 
Granted
108,387 949.65
Exercised
(1,607,290)219.85 
Expired
(1,010)62.10 
Balances as of March 31, 202513,919,089 $328.16 
Vested and exercisable as of March 31, 202513,919,089 $328.16 

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, 2024133,318 $711.23 
Granted(1)
115,772 1,102.58
Vested(1)
(63,697)782.18 
Forfeited
— — 
Balances as of March 31, 2025185,393 $931.23 
(1) Amounts include 26,660 PSU awards that were granted and 53,320 PSU awards that vested based on the achievement of market-based performance targets during the performance period ended December 31, 2024, but were settled in the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Stock-based Compensation
Total stock-based compensation expense was $72 million and $76 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Stock Repurchases
In September 2023, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $10 billion of the Company’s common stock, with no expiration date, and in December 2024, the Board of Directors increased the share repurchase authorization by an additional $15 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 months ended March 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 3,713,828 shares of common stock for an aggregate amount of $3.5 billion. As of March 31, 2025, $13.6 billion remains available for repurchases. Shares repurchased by the Company are accounted for when the transaction is settled. As of March 31, 2025, there were no unsettled share repurchases. Direct costs incurred to acquire the shares are included in the total cost of the shares.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of December 31, 2024$(376,833)$32,400 $914,369 $9,233 $3,260 $(220,267)$362,162 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
91,276 (44,600)(486,967)(18,031)(2,232)126,687 (333,867)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
— — (162,457)14,569 (121)33,979 (114,030)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)91,276 (44,600)(649,424)(3,462)(2,353)160,666 (447,897)
Balances as of March 31, 2025$(285,557)$(12,200)$264,945 $5,771 $907 $(59,601)$(85,735)
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 $(223,945)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(73,052)— 229,144 — — (52,540)103,552 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
— — 11,047 — — (2,533)8,514 
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(73,052)— 240,191 — — (55,073)112,066 
Balances as of March 31, 2024$(176,974)$— $84,461 $— $— $(19,366)$(111,879)
The following tables summarize the amounts reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)Provision for Income TaxesTotal Reclassifications
(in thousands)
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$— $— $121 $(28)$93 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI164,796 (2,339)— (37,296)125,161 
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— — (14,569)3,345 (11,224)
Total$164,796 $(2,339)$(14,448)$(33,979)$114,030 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)Provision for Income TaxesTotal Reclassifications
(in thousands)
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$— $— $— $— $— 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI(11,241)194 — 2,533 (8,514)
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — — — — 
Total$(11,241)$194 $— $2,533 $(8,514)
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Income Taxes
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
 (in thousands, except percentages)
Provision for income taxes$323,375 $282,370 
Effective tax rate10 %11 %

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025 differed from the Federal statutory rate primarily due to the foreign-derived intangible income deduction and excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation.
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Segment and Geographic Information
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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. The CODM uses consolidated operating margin and net income to assess financial performance and allocate resources. These financial metrics are used by the CODM to make key operating decisions, such as the determination of the rate at which the Company seeks to grow global operating margin and the allocation of budget between cost of revenues, sales and marketing, technology and development, and general and administrative expenses.
The following table presents selected financial information with respect to the Company’s single operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Revenues$10,542,801 $9,370,440 
Less:
Content amortization3,823,112 3,670,805 
Other cost of revenues1,440,035 1,306,268 
Sales and marketing688,370 654,340 
Technology and development822,823 702,473 
General and administrative421,462 404,020 
Operating income3,346,999 2,632,534 
Operating margin31.7 %28.1 %
Other income (expense)
Interest expense(184,172)(173,314)
Interest and other income (expense)(1)
50,899 155,359 
Income before income taxes3,213,726 2,614,579 
Provision for income taxes(323,375)(282,370)
Net income$2,890,351 $2,332,209 
(1) Includes interest income of $82 million and $67 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
See the consolidated financial statements for other financial information regarding the Company’s operating segment.
Total U.S. revenues were $4.3 billion and $3.9 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. See Note 2 Revenue Recognition for additional information about revenues 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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were located as follows:
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
United States$2,783,723 $2,769,828 
International955,870 926,238 
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Pay vs Performance Disclosure    
Net income $ 2,890,351 $ 2,332,209
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Insider Trading Arrangements
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 March 31, 2025, 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
Jay Hoag (1)
DirectorAdoption1/28/20251/30/2026127,000
Ann Mather (2)
DirectorAdoption2/7/202512/31/20252,448
Strive Masiyiwa (3)
DirectorAdoption2/10/202512/31/20251,292
Brad Smith (4)
DirectorAdoption2/10/20256/18/202610,697
Leslie Kilgore (5)
DirectorAdoption1/22/20254/30/20263,430
(1) Jay Hoag, 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 January 28, 2025. The plan provides for the potential sale of up to 127,000 shares of Netflix common stock. The plan expires on January 30, 2026, or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions under the plan.
(2) Ann Mather, a member of the Board of Directors, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 on February 7, 2025. Ms. Mather's plan provides for the potential exercise of vested stock options and the associated sale of up to 2,448 shares of Netflix common stock. The plan expires on December 31, 2025, or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions under the plan.
(3) Strive Masiyiwa, a member of the Board of Directors, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 on February 10, 2025. Mr. Masiyiwa's plan provides for the potential exercise of vested stock options and the associated sale of up to 1,292 shares of Netflix common stock. The plan expires on December 31, 2025, or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions under the plan.
(4) Brad Smith, a member of the Board of Directors, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 on February 10, 2025. Mr. Smith's plan provides for the potential exercise of vested stock options and the associated sale of up to 10,697 shares of Netflix common stock. The plan expires on June 18, 2026, or upon the earlier completion of all authorized transactions under the plan.
(5) Leslie Kilgore, a member of the Board of Directors, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 on January 22, 2025. Ms. Kilgore's plan provides for the potential exercise of vested stock options and the associated sale of up to 3,430 shares of Netflix common stock. The plan expires on April 30, 2026, 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
Jay Hoag [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Name Jay Hoag
Title Director
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date 1/28/2025
Expiration Date 1/30/2026
Arrangement Duration 367 days
Aggregate Available 127,000
Ann Mather [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Name Ann Mather
Title Director
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date 2/7/2025
Expiration Date 12/31/2025
Arrangement Duration 327 days
Aggregate Available 2,448
Strive Masiyiwa [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Name Strive Masiyiwa
Title Director
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date 2/10/2025
Expiration Date 12/31/2025
Arrangement Duration 324 days
Aggregate Available 1,292
Brad Smith [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Name Brad Smith
Title Director
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date 2/10/2025
Expiration Date 6/18/2026
Arrangement Duration 493 days
Aggregate Available 10,697
Leslie Kilgore [Member]  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Name Leslie Kilgore
Title Director
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date 1/22/2025
Expiration Date 4/30/2026
Arrangement Duration 463 days
Aggregate Available 3,430
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“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 table, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, requiring public entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to the financial statements on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03.
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Revenue Recognition (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue by Region
The following table summarizes revenues by region for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively. Hedging gains (losses) of $165 million and $(11) million are included in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. See Note 7 Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities for further information.
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
 (in thousands)
United States and Canada (UCAN)$4,617,098 $4,224,315 
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)3,404,676 2,958,193 
Latin America (LATAM)1,261,934 1,165,008 
Asia-Pacific (APAC)1,259,093 1,022,924 
Total Revenues$10,542,801 $9,370,440 
v3.25.1
Earnings Per Share (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation of Earnings Per Share The computation of earnings per share is as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands, except per share data)
Basic earnings per share:
Net income
$2,890,351 $2,332,209 
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding427,270 432,090 
Basic earnings per share$6.76 $5.40 
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income
$2,890,351 $2,332,209 
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding427,270 432,090 
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards9,692 9,564 
Weighted-average number of shares436,962 441,654 
Diluted earnings per share$6.61 $5.28 
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 Ended
March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Stock-based awards36 685 
v3.25.1
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:

 As of March 31, 2025
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueCash and cash equivalentsShort-term investmentsOther Current AssetsNon-current Assets
 (in thousands)
Cash$4,910,386 $— $— $4,910,386 $4,906,264 $— $4,044 $78 
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds2,054,298 — — 2,054,298 2,054,240 — — 58 
Level 2 securities:
Time Deposits(1)
438,449 — — 438,449 239,344 199,105 — — 
Government securities(2)
971,130 907 — 972,037 — 972,037 — — 
$8,374,263 $907 $— $8,375,170 $7,199,848 $1,171,142 $4,044 $136 

 As of December 31, 2024
 Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesEstimated Fair ValueCash and cash equivalentsShort-term investmentsOther Current AssetsNon-current Assets
 (in thousands)
Cash$4,866,753 $— $— $4,866,753 $4,864,207 $— $2,472 $74 
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds2,676,314 — — 2,676,314 2,676,256 — — 58 
Level 2 securities:
Time Deposits(1)
301,374 — — 301,374 264,270 37,104 — — 
Government securities(2)
1,738,642 3,260 — 1,741,902 — 1,741,902 — — 
$9,583,083 $3,260 $— $9,586,343 $7,804,733 $1,779,006 $2,472 $132 
(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.
v3.25.1
Balance Sheet Components (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule off Content Assets
Content assets consisted of the following:
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Licensed content, net
$12,393,120 $12,422,309 
Produced content, net
Released, less amortization
10,366,702 10,151,543 
In production
8,652,278 9,317,367 
In development and pre-production
628,739 561,243 
19,647,719 20,030,153 

Content assets, net
$32,040,839 $32,452,462 
Schedule of Amortization of Streaming Content Assets
The following table summarizes the amortization of content assets:
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Licensed content$1,998,525 $1,835,117 
Produced content1,824,587 1,835,688 
Total$3,823,112 $3,670,805 
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment and accumulated depreciation consisted of the following:
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024		Estimated Useful Lives
(in thousands)
Land
$85,000 $85,000 
Buildings and improvements
506,775 475,684 30 years
Leasehold improvements
1,048,174 1,026,593 Over life of lease
Furniture and fixtures
137,188 134,987 
3 years
Information technology
475,503 446,419 3 years
Corporate aircraft
99,175 99,175 
8-10 years
Machinery and equipment
15,016 15,135 
3-5 years
Capital work-in-progress
253,720 228,300 
Property and equipment, gross
2,620,551 2,511,293 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(976,205)(917,537)
Property and equipment, net
$1,644,346 $1,593,756 
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 Ended
March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities$118,347 $125,306 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations72,993 183,962 
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net$2,095,247 $2,102,310 
Current operating lease liabilities437,268 428,482 
Non-current operating lease liabilities1,969,301 1,983,688 
Total operating lease liabilities$2,406,569 $2,412,170 
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Other current assets consisted of the following:
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Trade receivables
$1,447,986 $1,335,304 
Prepaid expenses
484,369 431,924 
Other
1,394,287 1,749,412 
Total other current assets
$3,326,642 $3,516,640 
v3.25.1
Debt (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
Principal Amount at ParLevel 2 Fair Value as of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024		Issuance DateMaturityMarch 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in millions)(in millions)
5.875% Senior Notes
$— $800 February 2015February 2025$— $801 
3.000% Senior Notes(1)
508 487 April 2020June 2025508 487 
3.625% Senior Notes
500 500 April 2020June 2025499 497 
4.375% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 October 2016November 20261,002 998 
3.625% Senior Notes(1)
1,404 1,346 May 2017May 20271,433 1,375 
4.875% Senior Notes
1,600 1,600 October 2017April 20281,674 1,607 
5.875% Senior Notes
1,900 1,900 April 2018November 20281,928 1,970 
4.625% Senior Notes(1)
1,188 1,139 October 2018May 20291,265 1,220 
6.375% Senior Notes
800 800 October 2018May 2029857 848 
3.875% Senior Notes(1)
1,296 1,242 April 2019November 20291,342 1,293 
5.375% Senior Notes
900 900 April 2019November 2029930 918 
3.625% Senior Notes(1)
1,188 1,139 October 2019June 20301,217 1,174 
4.875% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 October 2019June 20301,012 996 
4.900% Senior Notes
1,000 1,000 August 2024August 20341,002 982 
5.400% Senior Notes
800 800 August 2024August 2054787 782 
$15,084 $15,653 $15,456 $15,948 
(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.
v3.25.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
Cash flow hedges
$18,207,861 $18,508,390 
Fair value hedges
3,830,227 3,819,817 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts1,493,593 1,432,136 
Total
$23,531,681 $23,760,343 
Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Contracts
The fair value of the Company’s outstanding derivative instruments was as follows:
 As of March 31, 2025
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$286,746 $153,540 $183,101 $54,518 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts6,060 — 10,408 — 
Total$292,806 $153,540 $193,509 $54,518 
 As of December 31, 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$580,065 $406,677 $303,425 $83 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts16,211 — 14,492 — 
Total$596,276 $406,677 $317,917 $83 
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 March 31, 2025
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$446,346 $— $446,346 $(230,087)$— $216,259 
Derivative liabilities248,027 — 248,027 (230,087)— 17,940 
 As of December 31, 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$1,002,953 $— $1,002,953 $(316,320)$(1,800)$684,833 
Derivative liabilities318,000 — 318,000 (316,320)— 1,680 
Schedule of Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges Recognized in AOCI
The pre-tax gains (losses) on the Company’s cash flow hedges, fair value hedges, and net investment hedges recognized in AOCI were as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness$(486,967)$229,144 
Fair value hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness(18,031)— 
Net investment hedges:
Foreign currency-denominated debt
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness(44,600)— 
Total$(549,598)$229,144 
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
March 31, 2025
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)
(in thousands)
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations$10,542,801 $5,263,147 $50,899 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI164,796 (2,339)— 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items— — (153,825)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— — 157,435 
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — (14,569)
Losses on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts— — (20,950)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)
(in thousands)
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations$9,370,440 $4,977,073 $155,359 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI(11,241)194 — 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Hedged items— — — 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments— — — 
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — — 
Gains on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts— — 4,266 
v3.25.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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 
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Less than one year
$10,977,295 $11,424,696 
Due after one year and through three years
7,552,902 8,113,910 
Due after three years and through five years
2,520,879 2,809,834 
Due after five years
739,567 900,491 
Total content obligations
$21,790,643 $23,248,931 
v3.25.1
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
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, 202415,419,002 $312.48 
Granted
108,387 949.65
Exercised
(1,607,290)219.85 
Expired
(1,010)62.10 
Balances as of March 31, 202513,919,089 $328.16 
Vested and exercisable as of March 31, 202513,919,089 $328.16 
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, 2024133,318 $711.23 
Granted(1)
115,772 1,102.58
Vested(1)
(63,697)782.18 
Forfeited
— — 
Balances as of March 31, 2025185,393 $931.23 
(1) Amounts include 26,660 PSU awards that were granted and 53,320 PSU awards that vested based on the achievement of market-based performance targets during the performance period ended December 31, 2024, but were settled in the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following tables summarize the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Foreign Currency Translation
Adjustments		Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value HedgesChange in Unrealized Gains (Losses)
on AFS Securities		Tax (Expense) BenefitTotal
(in thousands)
Balances as of December 31, 2024$(376,833)$32,400 $914,369 $9,233 $3,260 $(220,267)$362,162 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
91,276 (44,600)(486,967)(18,031)(2,232)126,687 (333,867)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
— — (162,457)14,569 (121)33,979 (114,030)
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)91,276 (44,600)(649,424)(3,462)(2,353)160,666 (447,897)
Balances as of March 31, 2025$(285,557)$(12,200)$264,945 $5,771 $907 $(59,601)$(85,735)
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 $(223,945)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(73,052)— 229,144 — — (52,540)103,552 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
— — 11,047 — — (2,533)8,514 
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(73,052)— 240,191 — — (55,073)112,066 
Balances as of March 31, 2024$(176,974)$— $84,461 $— $— $(19,366)$(111,879)
The following tables summarize the amounts reclassified from AOCI to the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2025
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)Provision for Income TaxesTotal Reclassifications
(in thousands)
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$— $— $121 $(28)$93 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI164,796 (2,339)— (37,296)125,161 
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— — (14,569)3,345 (11,224)
Total$164,796 $(2,339)$(14,448)$(33,979)$114,030 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2024
RevenuesCost of RevenuesInterest and other income (expense)Provision for Income TaxesTotal Reclassifications
(in thousands)
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$— $— $— $— $— 
Gains (losses) on derivatives in cash flow hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI(11,241)194 — 2,533 (8,514)
Gains (losses) on derivatives in fair value hedging relationship
Foreign exchange contracts
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach— — — — — 
Total$(11,241)$194 $— $2,533 $(8,514)
v3.25.1
Income Taxes (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Provision for Income Taxes
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
 (in thousands, except percentages)
Provision for income taxes$323,375 $282,370 
Effective tax rate10 %11 %
v3.25.1
Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Financial Information, by Segment
The following table presents selected financial information with respect to the Company’s single operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended
 March 31,
2025		March 31,
2024
(in thousands)
Revenues$10,542,801 $9,370,440 
Less:
Content amortization3,823,112 3,670,805 
Other cost of revenues1,440,035 1,306,268 
Sales and marketing688,370 654,340 
Technology and development822,823 702,473 
General and administrative421,462 404,020 
Operating income3,346,999 2,632,534 
Operating margin31.7 %28.1 %
Other income (expense)
Interest expense(184,172)(173,314)
Interest and other income (expense)(1)
50,899 155,359 
Income before income taxes3,213,726 2,614,579 
Provision for income taxes(323,375)(282,370)
Net income$2,890,351 $2,332,209 
(1) Includes interest income of $82 million and $67 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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 March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were located as follows:
As of
March 31,
2025		December 31,
2024
(in thousands)
United States$2,783,723 $2,769,828 
International955,870 926,238 
v3.25.1
Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]      
Hedging gains (losses) $ 165,000 $ (11,000)  
Deferred revenue $ 1,609,726   $ 1,520,813
Increase in deferred revenue     $ 89,000
v3.25.1
Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Revenue by Region (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 10,542,801 $ 9,370,440
Streaming | United States and Canada    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenues 4,617,098 4,224,315
Streaming | Europe, Middle East, and Africa    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenues 3,404,676 2,958,193
Streaming | Latin America    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenues 1,261,934 1,165,008
Streaming | Asia-Pacific    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 1,259,093 $ 1,022,924
v3.25.1
Earnings Per Share - Calculation of EPS (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Basic earnings per share:    
Net income $ 2,890,351 $ 2,332,209
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 427,270 432,090
Basic earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 6.76 $ 5.40
Diluted earnings per share:    
Net income $ 2,890,351 $ 2,332,209
Shares used in computation:    
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares) 427,270 432,090
Effect of dilutive stock-based awards (in shares) 9,692 9,564
Weighted-average number of shares (in shares) 436,962 441,654
Diluted earnings per share (in USD per share) $ 6.61 $ 5.28
v3.25.1
Earnings Per Share - Antidilutive Shares (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Stock-based awards (in shares) 36 685
v3.25.1
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Short-term Investments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost $ 8,374,263 $ 9,583,083
Gross Unrealized Gains 907 3,260
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 8,375,170 9,586,343
Cash and cash equivalents    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 7,199,848 7,804,733
Short-term investments    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 1,171,142 1,779,006
Other Current Assets    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 4,044 2,472
Non-current Assets    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 136 132
Cash    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 4,910,386 4,866,753
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 4,910,386 4,866,753
Cash | Cash and cash equivalents    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 4,906,264 4,864,207
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 4,044 2,472
Cash | Non-current Assets    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 78 74
Money market funds | Level 1 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 2,054,298 2,676,314
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 2,054,298 2,676,314
Money market funds | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 2,054,240 2,676,256
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 58 58
Time Deposits | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 438,449 301,374
Gross Unrealized Gains 0 0
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 438,449 301,374
Time Deposits | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 239,344 264,270
Time Deposits | Short-term investments | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 199,105 37,104
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 971,130 1,738,642
Gross Unrealized Gains 907 3,260
Gross Unrealized Losses 0 0
Estimated Fair Value 972,037 1,741,902
Government securities | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 0 0
Government securities | Short-term investments | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 972,037 1,741,902
Government securities | Other Current Assets | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments 0 0
Government securities | Non-current Assets | Level 2 securities:    
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]    
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.1
Balance Sheet Components - Components of Content Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Content assets, net $ 32,040,839   $ 32,452,462
Amortization of content assets 3,823,112 $ 3,670,805  
Licensed content      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Content assets, net 12,393,120   12,422,309
Amortization of content assets 1,998,525 1,835,117  
Produced content      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Released, less amortization 10,366,702   10,151,543
In production 8,652,278   9,317,367
In development and pre-production 628,739   561,243
Content assets, net 19,647,719   $ 20,030,153
Amortization of content assets $ 1,824,587 $ 1,835,688  
v3.25.1
Balance Sheet Components - Property and Equipment and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 2,620,551 $ 2,511,293
Less: Accumulated depreciation (976,205) (917,537)
Property and equipment, net 1,644,346 1,593,756
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 $ 506,775 475,684
Estimated Useful Lives 30 years  
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,048,174 1,026,593
Furniture and fixtures    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 137,188 134,987
Estimated Useful Lives 3 years  
Information technology    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 475,503 446,419
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 $ 15,016 15,135
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 $ 253,720 $ 228,300
v3.25.1
Balance Sheet Components - Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]      
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities $ 118,347 $ 125,306  
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations 72,993 $ 183,962  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 2,095,247   $ 2,102,310
Current operating lease liabilities 437,268   428,482
Non-current operating lease liabilities 1,969,301   1,983,688
Total operating lease liabilities $ 2,406,569   $ 2,412,170
v3.25.1
Balance Sheet Components - Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]    
Trade receivables $ 1,447,986 $ 1,335,304
Prepaid expenses 484,369 431,924
Other 1,394,287 1,749,412
Total other current assets $ 3,326,642 $ 3,516,640
v3.25.1
Debt - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands, € in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2025
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Aggregate outstanding notes $ 15,017,000     $ 15,583,000
Debt issuance costs 67,000     70,000
Short-term debt 1,005,881     1,784,453
Long-term notes denominated in foreign currency 15,084,000     15,653,000
Foreign currency remeasurement gain (loss) on debt (28,547) $ 130,801    
Repayments of debt $ 800,000 $ 400,000    
Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term notes denominated in foreign currency | €     € 5,170  
Redemption price, percent of outstanding principal 101.00%      
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Long-term notes denominated in foreign currency $ 0     $ 800,000
Repayments of debt $ 800,000      
Interest rate 5.875%   5.875% 5.875%
v3.25.1
Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2025
EUR (€)
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Face amount   $ 15,084   $ 15,653
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 15,456   $ 15,948
Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Face amount | € € 5,170,000,000      
Senior Notes | 5.875% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 5.875% 5.875% 5.875% 5.875%
Face amount   $ 0   $ 800
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 0   $ 801
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 $ 508 € 470,000,000 $ 487
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 508   $ 487
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   $ 499   $ 497
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   $ 1,002   $ 998
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 $ 1,404 € 1,300,000,000 $ 1,346
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,433   $ 1,375
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   $ 1,674   $ 1,607
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   $ 1,928   $ 1,970
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 $ 1,188 € 1,100,000,000 $ 1,139
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,265   $ 1,220
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   $ 857   $ 848
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 $ 1,296 € 1,200,000,000 $ 1,242
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,342   $ 1,293
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   $ 930   $ 918
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 $ 1,188 € 1,100,000,000 $ 1,139
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,217   $ 1,174
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   $ 1,012   $ 996
Senior Notes | 4.900% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 4.90% 4.90% 4.90% 4.90%
Face amount   $ 1,000   $ 1,000
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 1,002   $ 982
Senior Notes | 5.400% Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest rate 5.40% 5.40% 5.40% 5.40%
Face amount   $ 800   $ 800
Long-term debt, fair value   $ 787   $ 782
v3.25.1
Debt - Revolving Line of Credit (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility - USD ($)
 3 Months Ended
Apr. 12, 2024
Mar. 31, 2025
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%    
v3.25.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Notional Amount of Derivative Contracts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total $ 23,531,681 $ 23,760,343
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total 1,493,593 1,432,136
Foreign exchange contracts | Cash flow hedges | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total 18,207,861 18,508,390
Foreign exchange contracts | Fair value hedges | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total $ 3,830,227 $ 3,819,817
v3.25.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Gain on foreign currency cash flow hedges included in AOCI expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months $ 186  
Senior Notes    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Long-term debt designated as a hedge, foreign exchange risk, fair value 1,100 $ 1,000
Long-term debt designated as a hedge, fair value $ 3,700 $ 3,600
v3.25.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Fair Value of Derivative Contracts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets $ 446,346 $ 1,002,953
Derivative Liabilities 248,027 318,000
Other current assets    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 292,806 596,276
Other current assets | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 286,746 580,065
Other current assets | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 6,060 16,211
Other non-current assets    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 153,540 406,677
Other non-current assets | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Assets 153,540 406,677
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 193,509 317,917
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 183,101 303,425
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 10,408 14,492
Other non-current liabilities    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 54,518 83
Other non-current liabilities | Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Derivative Liabilities 54,518 83
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
v3.25.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Offsetting Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative assets    
Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets $ 446,346 $ 1,002,953
Gross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 0 0
Net Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 446,346 1,002,953
Financial Instruments (230,087) (316,320)
Collateral Received and Posted 0 (1,800)
Net Amount 216,259 684,833
Derivative liabilities    
Gross Amount Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 248,027 318,000
Gross Amount Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 0 0
Net Amount Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets 248,027 318,000
Financial Instruments (230,087) (316,320)
Collateral Received and Posted 0 0
Net Amount $ 17,940 $ 1,680
v3.25.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Financial Statements (Details) - Foreign exchange contracts - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total $ (549,598) $ 229,144
Cash flow hedges    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness (486,967) 229,144
Fair value hedges    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Amount excluded from the assessment of effectiveness (18,031) 0
Net investment hedges    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Amount included in the assessment of effectiveness $ (44,600) $ 0
v3.25.1
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
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations $ 10,542,801 $ 9,370,440
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations 5,263,147 4,977,073
Total amounts presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations 50,899 155,359
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI 165,000 (11,000)
Foreign exchange contracts | Revenues    
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]    
Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI 164,796 (11,241)
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
Gains (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 (losses) reclassified from AOCI (2,339) 194
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
Gains (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 (losses) reclassified from AOCI 0 0
Hedged items (153,825) 0
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments 157,435 0
Amount excluded from assessment of effectiveness and recognized in earnings based on amortization approach (14,569) 0
Gains (Losses) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments $ (20,950) $ 4,266
v3.25.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Streaming Content (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]    
Total streaming content obligations $ 21,790,643 $ 23,248,931
Current content liabilities 4,128,905 4,393,681
Non-current content liabilities 1,696,662 1,780,806
Unrecorded streaming obligations 16,000,000 17,000,000
Non-income Tax Assessments | Brazilian Tax Authorities    
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]    
Indemnification guarantee accrual 500,000  
Current Content Liabilities    
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]    
Current content liabilities 4,100,000 4,400,000
Non-current Content Liabilities    
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]    
Non-current content liabilities $ 1,700,000 $ 1,800,000
v3.25.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Expected Timing of Payments for Commitments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Less than one year $ 10,977,295 $ 11,424,696
Due after one year and through three years 7,552,902 8,113,910
Due after three years and through five years 2,520,879 2,809,834
Due after five years 739,567 900,491
Total content obligations $ 21,790,643 $ 23,248,931
v3.25.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Guarantees—Indemnification Obligations (Details)
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other commitment $ 0
v3.25.1
Stockholders' Equity - Narrative (Details)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Expiration period (in years) 10 years
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
v3.25.1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Activity Related to Stock Option Plans (Details)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
$ / shares
shares
Number of Shares  
Options outstanding, number of shares, beginning balance (in shares) | shares 15,419,002
Options outstanding, number of shares granted (in shares) | shares 108,387
Options outstanding, number of shares, exercised (in shares) | shares (1,607,290)
Options outstanding, number of shares expired (in shares) | shares (1,010)
Options outstanding, number of shares, ending balance (in shares) | shares 13,919,089
Options outstanding, number of shares, vested and expected to vest (in shares) | shares 13,919,089
Options outstanding, number of shares, exercisable (in shares) | shares 13,919,089
Weighted- Average Exercise Price (per share)  
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, beginning balance (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 312.48
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares 949.65
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, exercised (in USD per share) | $ / shares 219.85
Options expired, weighted-average exercise price (in USD per share) | $ / shares 62.10
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, ending balance (in USD per share) | $ / shares 328.16
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, vested and expected to vest (in USD per share) | $ / shares 328.16
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, vested and exercisable (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 328.16
v3.25.1
Stockholders' Equity - Schedule of Activity Related to Unvested RSUs and PSUs (Details)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
$ / shares
shares
RSUs  
Number of Shares  
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, beginning balance (in shares) 133,318
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, granted (in shares) 115,772
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, vested (in shares) (63,697)
Non-options outstanding, number of shares forfeited (in shares) 0
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, ending balance (in shares) 185,393
Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value (per share)  
Non-options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price, beginning balance (in USD per share) | $ / shares $ 711.23
Non-options outstanding, weighted-average, granted (in USD per share) | $ / shares 1,102.58
Non-options outstanding, weighted-average, vested (in USD per share) | $ / shares 782.18
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 $ 931.23
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, vested (in shares) 63,697
PSUs  
Number of Shares  
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, granted (in shares) 26,660
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, vested (in shares) (53,320)
Weighted- Average Grant-Date Fair Value (per share)  
Non-options outstanding, number of shares, vested (in shares) 53,320
v3.25.1
Stockholders' Equity - Stock-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]    
Stock-based compensation expense $ 71,977 $ 76,345
v3.25.1
Stockholders' Equity - Stock Repurchases (Details) - USD ($)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]        
Common stock authorized to be repurchased     $ 15,000,000,000 $ 10,000,000,000
Stock repurchased (in shares) 3,713,828      
Payments for repurchase of common stock $ 3,536,396,000 $ 2,000,000,000    
Remaining authorized repurchase amount $ 13,600,000,000      
v3.25.1
Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning Balance $ 24,743,567 $ 20,588,313
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (333,867) 103,552
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (114,030) 8,514
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (447,897) 112,066
Ending Balance 24,028,073 21,365,410
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning Balance (376,833) (103,922)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 91,276 (73,052)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 91,276 (73,052)
Ending Balance (285,557) (176,974)
Net Investment Hedge Gains (Losses)    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning Balance 32,400 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (44,600) 0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 0 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (44,600) 0
Ending Balance (12,200) 0
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning Balance 914,369 (155,730)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (486,967) 229,144
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (162,457) 11,047
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (649,424) 240,191
Ending Balance 264,945 84,461
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Excluded Component of Fair Value Hedges    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning Balance 9,233 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (18,031) 0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 14,569 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (3,462) 0
Ending Balance 5,771 0
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on AFS Securities    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning Balance 3,260 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (2,232) 0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (121) 0
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (2,353) 0
Ending Balance 907 0
Tax (Expense) Benefit    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning Balance (220,267) 35,707
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 126,687 (52,540)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 33,979 (2,533)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) 160,666 (55,073)
Ending Balance (59,601) (19,366)
Total    
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Beginning Balance 362,162 (223,945)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (447,897) 112,066
Ending Balance $ (85,735) $ (111,879)
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Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Amounts Reclassified from AOCI (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 10,542,801 $ 9,370,440
Cost of Revenues (5,263,147) (4,977,073)
Interest and other income (expense) 50,899 155,359
Provision for Income Taxes (323,375) (282,370)
Net income 2,890,351 2,332,209
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Revenues 164,796 (11,241)
Cost of Revenues (2,339) 194
Interest and other income (expense) (14,448) 0
Provision for Income Taxes (33,979) 2,533
Net income 114,030 (8,514)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Revenues 0 0
Cost of Revenues 0 0
Interest and other income (expense) 121 0
Provision for Income Taxes (28) 0
Net income 93 0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Amount of gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]    
Revenues 164,796 (11,241)
Cost of Revenues (2,339) 194
Interest and other income (expense) 0 0
Provision for Income Taxes (37,296) 2,533
Net income 125,161 (8,514)
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) (14,569) 0
Provision for Income Taxes 3,345 0
Net income $ (11,224) $ 0
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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Provision for income taxes $ 323,375 $ 282,370
Effective tax rate 10.00% 11.00%
v3.25.1
Segment and Geographic Information - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
segment
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Number of operating segments | segment 1  
Revenues $ 10,542,801 $ 9,370,440
United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 4,300,000 $ 3,900,000
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Segment and Geographic Information - Segment Reporting Financial Information, by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 10,542,801 $ 9,370,440
Amortization of content assets 3,823,112 3,670,805
Sales and marketing 688,370 654,340
Technology and development 822,823 702,473
General and administrative 421,462 404,020
Operating income 3,346,999 2,632,534
Interest expense 184,172 173,314
Interest and other income (expense) 50,899 155,359
Income before income taxes 3,213,726 2,614,579
Provision for income taxes 323,375 282,370
Net income 2,890,351 2,332,209
Reportable Segment    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Revenues 10,542,801 9,370,440
Amortization of content assets 3,823,112 3,670,805
Other cost of revenues 1,440,035 1,306,268
Sales and marketing 688,370 654,340
Technology and development 822,823 702,473
General and administrative 421,462 404,020
Operating income $ 3,346,999 $ 2,632,534
Operating margin 31.70% 28.10%
Interest expense $ 184,172 $ 173,314
Interest and other income (expense) 50,899 155,359
Income before income taxes 3,213,726 2,614,579
Provision for income taxes 323,375 282,370
Net income 2,890,351 2,332,209
Interest income $ 82,000 $ 67,000
v3.25.1
Segment and Geographic Information - Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets $ 2,783,723 $ 2,769,828
International    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Long-lived assets $ 955,870 $ 926,238