Netflix anuncia despido de 1.000 empleados en su mayor ajuste desde 2022

Netflix confirmó este miércoles que despedirá aproximadamente 1.000 empleados, equivalente al 6 % de su plantilla global, en lo que representa su mayor ronda de despidos desde 2022. La medida, comunicada mediante un memorando interno, afectará principalmente a los departamentos de producto, tecnología, asuntos legales y recursos humanos, según informaron The Wall Street Journal y CNBC tras acceder a la comunicación interna de la empresa.

Los codirectores ejecutivos Ted Sarandos y Greg Peters justificaron la decisión en el mensaje enviado a los empleados, señalando que la compañía debe priorizar recursos para cumplir su misión de entretener al mundo. "Nuestra misión -entretener al mundo- es ambiciosa, y cumplirla exige que seamos disciplinados sobre dónde priorizamos a nuestra gente y nuestros recursos", afirmaron los directivos, tal como reprodujeron los medios citados.

Despite the layoffs, Netflix’s leadership emphasized that the business remains strong and on track to meet its full-year financial forecasts. The company stated it will continue to invest aggressively in high-impact areas, even as it streamlines its workforce. According to internal data, Netflix had approximately 16,000 full-time employees at the end of 2025.

The announcement comes just one week before the Los Gatos-based streaming giant is scheduled to report its Q3 2025 financial results on October 20. Although Netflix maintains one of the lowest customer churn rates in the industry—slightly above 2 % in the United States—its stock has declined more than 40 % over the past twelve months, reflecting investor concerns about growth saturation and user engagement trends.

Netflix is not alone in implementing workforce reductions. Other major entertainment and technology conglomerates, including Disney and Amazon, have also carried out significant staff cuts in recent years as they adapt to shifting market dynamics and profitability pressures.