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Original Content

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Films and series produced exclusively by or for a streaming platform.

Explanation

Original content (or originals) means films and series produced exclusively for or co-produced by a streaming service. Netflix Originals, Amazon Originals, and Apple TV+ content are examples. Originals matter because they are not available on competing platforms. Industry-wide spending on originals has passed $100B+.

Last updated: March 2026