Netflix inks deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for future projects
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Revise Their Deal with Netflix
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have revised their multiyear film and series deal with Netflix. The new agreement, announced on Monday, August 11, represents a shift from their initial $100 million contract signed in 2020 [1][2].
Under the revised terms, the couple's relationship with Netflix has been downgraded to a first-look deal. This arrangement gives Netflix priority to consider their projects, but it does not guarantee the full-scale production commitment the previous deal entailed. This downgrade is similar to deals other creators have received after initial big contracts [1].
The first-look deal comes in the wake of the ending of the multiyear deal, as Netflix reportedly decided not to renew it. The new deal offers more flexibility to producers, allowing Netflix to have a say in the projects before they are pitched to other studios [3].
One of the projects that will benefit from this new arrangement is "With Love, Meghan," a cooking show produced by the couple. The show, which became the most-watched food show on Netflix, attracted five million views in the first half of 2025 [4]. A special episode of "With Love, Meghan" is scheduled for release in December, with a second season already included in the new contract [5].
The couple's first project under the Netflix banner was "Harry & Meghan," a docuseries that drew 23 million views in its first four days, a record for a Netflix documentary [6].
While the financial terms of the revised deal have not been disclosed, it is understood that the arrangement is considered less lucrative compared to the initial deal [7]. However, the couple has expressed their commitment to continuing to develop film and series projects with Netflix [8].
References:
- The Guardian
- Variety
- Deadline
- Nielsen
- Netflix Press Center
- Netflix Tudum
- The Hollywood Reporter
- CNN
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