Netflix commits €1 billion in funds for Spain's development up until 2028
Netflix Announces Major Investment in Spain's Audiovisual Sector
In a significant move for the Spanish entertainment industry, Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, has announced plans to invest over €1 billion in Spain from 2025 to 2028. This investment is aimed at bolstering content production, creating jobs, and enhancing infrastructure at the company's production hub in Tres Cantos, the largest studio in the European Union.
The Tres Cantos production center, spanning 22,000 m2, boasts ten sound stages and high-end post-production facilities. Major Spanish-language hits produced at this studio include "Society of the Snow", "Elite", "La Casa de Papel", and "Billionaires' Bunker".
Sarandos expressed gratitude to the government for its supportive audiovisual regulations and emphasized continued collaboration to foster creativity and growth. He also stated that the investment will contribute more to the Spanish economy, create more Spanish jobs, and tell more great stories made in Spain.
However, while details about the specifics of this investment plan are yet to be disclosed, it's worth noting that Netflix has already made a significant impact in Spain since launching in 2015. The streaming giant has produced over 1,000 local titles.
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While the exact details of Netflix's €1 billion investment plan for Spain from 2025 to 2028 remain to be seen, one thing is clear: the streaming giant is committed to investing in and growing the Spanish audiovisual sector.
The investment by Netflix into Spain's audiovisual sector is expected to contribute to the production of more movies-and-tv content, as they plan to create more Spanish jobs and tell more great stories made in Spain. This investment aligns with the growing trend in the streaming industry, where innovation in short-form dramas and mobile-first storytelling is transforming the entertainment sector.
