Netflix Gearing Up to Lay Off 5% of Workforce: Report

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What happened

Netflix is planning a major round of layoffs coming as soon as next week that would cut about 5% of its headcount, according to a new report.

Key facts

  • Netflix is planning a major round of layoffs coming as soon as next week that would cut about 5% of its headcount, according to a new report.
  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:52:06 UTC.

Why it matters

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