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Netflix touts global impact and productions that have created more than 425,000 jobs

LA Times · May 12, 2026, 5:23 PM

Key takeaways

  • On the eve of its upfront presentation to the advertising industry, streaming giant Netflix is touting the economic results of its film and television show production.
  • The Los Gatos company’s programming has created more than 425,000 total jobs and contributed more than $325 billion to the global economy, Netflix said in a new report Tuesday.
  • Netflix said it has also invested more than $135 billion overall in its movies and shows.

Netflix says its productions have created more than 425,000 total jobs. (Elise Amendola / Associated Press) By Samantha Masunaga Staff Writer May 12, 2026 Updated 10:38 AM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

On the eve of its upfront presentation to the advertising industry, streaming giant Netflix is touting the economic results of its film and television show production.

The Los Gatos company’s programming has created more than 425,000 total jobs and contributed more than $325 billion to the global economy, Netflix said in a new report Tuesday. The company cited its filming work in more than 4,500 cities and towns around the world.

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