In a strategic move, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have solidified their partnership with Netflix, redefining the terms to include a broader first-look option for their projects through Archewell Productions.
Harry and Meghan Expand Netflix Partnership with New Multi-Year Deal
Harry and Meghan Expand Netflix Partnership with New Multi-Year Deal
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex extend their film and TV collaboration with Netflix, aiming for diverse and impactful content.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are continuing their relationship with Netflix, announcing a fresh multi-year deal for film and television content. This renewed agreement is characterized as a "first look deal," allowing Netflix the priority to evaluate projects from their Archewell production company. While this arrangement appears to be less stringent than their original contract established in 2020, it dispels rumors about a potential split between the couple and the streaming giant.
Meghan shared that their collaboration is driven by the desire to "create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision." The specifics regarding the length and financial terms of the new contract are yet undisclosed; however, it's known that the initial deal was estimated at approximately $100 million (£75 million).
This announcement coincides with the impending release of a second season of the lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan, scheduled to premiere later this month. Despite its aspirational content, the debut season of the show garnered only 5.3 million views, notably failing to rank among Netflix's top 300 most popular shows in the first half of 2025. For context, Netflix's leading series during that time, Adolescence, attracted an impressive 145 million views.
In comparison, the couple's earlier documentary, Harry & Meghan, chronicling their exit from royal duties, experienced much higher viewer engagement, racking up 23.4 million views in its launch month in December 2022.
Additionally, Archewell has slated a special Christmas season edition of With Love, Meghan, featuring festive celebrations alongside a related food and beverage line, branded As Ever. This line includes offerings such as rosé wine and jams.
The upcoming release, titled Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within, is a project produced by Harry and Meghan that aims to shine a light on an orphanage in Uganda amidst the HIV/Aids crisis. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, highlighted the couple's significant influence, suggesting that their narratives are of great interest to global audiences. The streaming service has celebrated their previous work, noting that Harry & Meghan became one of its most-viewed documentary series, reflecting a strong connection with viewers.
Meghan shared that their collaboration is driven by the desire to "create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision." The specifics regarding the length and financial terms of the new contract are yet undisclosed; however, it's known that the initial deal was estimated at approximately $100 million (£75 million).
This announcement coincides with the impending release of a second season of the lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan, scheduled to premiere later this month. Despite its aspirational content, the debut season of the show garnered only 5.3 million views, notably failing to rank among Netflix's top 300 most popular shows in the first half of 2025. For context, Netflix's leading series during that time, Adolescence, attracted an impressive 145 million views.
In comparison, the couple's earlier documentary, Harry & Meghan, chronicling their exit from royal duties, experienced much higher viewer engagement, racking up 23.4 million views in its launch month in December 2022.
Additionally, Archewell has slated a special Christmas season edition of With Love, Meghan, featuring festive celebrations alongside a related food and beverage line, branded As Ever. This line includes offerings such as rosé wine and jams.
The upcoming release, titled Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within, is a project produced by Harry and Meghan that aims to shine a light on an orphanage in Uganda amidst the HIV/Aids crisis. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, highlighted the couple's significant influence, suggesting that their narratives are of great interest to global audiences. The streaming service has celebrated their previous work, noting that Harry & Meghan became one of its most-viewed documentary series, reflecting a strong connection with viewers.
