Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels
Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching "always-on" live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7.
Netflix Reportedly Exploring Live TV, Added Bundles In Addressing Subscriber Engagement Declines
"Netflix's U.S. television viewership share fell to 7.8% in April, the lowest since May 2025, per Nielsen."
We did not see this even being considered given all the attention over "Live TV"/"Linear TV" dying at Netflix rivals when we discussed it. Apparently its about Netflix going after Roku for "LiveTV content the way its being presented in this preliminary report.
Netflix is reportedly considering live television channels and subscription bundles. The plan aims to reverse a slide in viewer engagement despite the streamer’s continued dominance.
What We Know: According to the Wall Street Journal, Netflix executives flagged a decline in subscriber engagement at this spring’s business review. Profits and franchise hits still impressed the room. However, since then, engagement has become a recurring internal topic, according to people familiar with the matter. Netflix’s U.S. television viewership share fell to 7.8% in April, the lowest since May 2025, per Nielsen.
What Remains Unclear: Whether Netflix will actually launch live channels remains unresolved. In addition, talks about bundling Peacock and other services are still preliminary. Netflix also hasn’t detailed how live programming might affect its ad-supported tier, which drove roughly $1.5 billion in revenue last year.