Netflix Reportedly Planning Major Push Into Video Podcasts for 2026

Can Netflix apply its streaming playbook to the world of video podcasts?

Netflix is still an up-and-comer in the podcasting industry, but the streamer’s recent activity suggests that it’s ready to make a bigger splash in the realm of audiovisual shows. In rumored conversations with podcast distribution giant iHeartMedia, Netflix has reportedly sought exclusive rights to the video versions of the content it could potentially acquire. iHeartMedia controls the distribution rights for hit programs like Las Culturistas an…

Netflix to stream video podcasts in 2026

Netflix plans an aggressive expansion into video podcasts in 2026, licensing content from Spotify Studios and The Ringer while engaging talent agencies for additional shows ahead of a first-quarter launch. The streaming service aims to build a robust library of video podcasts featuring established audiences by early 2026. Sources informed The Hollywood Reporter that Netflix has dispatched dozens of requests to agents at William Morris Endeavor (…

Netflix Reportedly Planning Major Push Into Video Podcasts for 2026

Netflix is preparing to make a major expansion into video podcasting next year, with plans to launch a large slate of licensed and original shows as part of its 2026 content strategy, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter and Bloomberg. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Netflix has sent “dozens of requests” to leading talent agencies, including WME, UTA, and CAA, as it seeks to secure partnerships with high-profile creators and…