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- Meghan and Harry’s new Netflix deal is a first-look agreement rather than an exclusive overall pact.
- The financial terms are reportedly lower than their original $100 million deal.
- Netflix retains priority rights but no longer funds all Archewell projects unconditionally.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are doubling down on their streaming ambitions. Despite mixed reviews of past projects, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have inked a fresh multi-year partnership with Netflix—though this time, the terms signal a strategic pivot for both parties.
Netflix Renews Sussex Partnership With First-Look Deal
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have officially renewed their Netflix deal, but it’s no longer the $100 million mega-pact they secured in 2020. Instead, the new agreement is a first-look deal, giving Netflix priority rights to their upcoming projects without full exclusivity. The financial terms remain undisclosed, but insiders confirm it’s a “downgrade” from their initial deal.
In a statement, Meghan said:
“We’re proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As Ever brand. My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision.”
Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, echoed the enthusiasm:
“Harry and Meghan are influential voices whose stories resonate with audiences everywhere. The response to their work speaks for itself—’Harry & Meghan’ gave viewers an intimate look into their lives and quickly became one of our most-watched documentary series. More recently, fans have been inspired by ‘With Love, Meghan,’ with products from the new As Ever line consistently selling out in record time. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Archewell Productions and to entertain our members together.”
Why This Deal Marks a Strategic Shift
The shift from an overall deal to a first-look arrangement mirrors Netflix’s recent adjustments with other high-profile creators, including Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions. This structure allows the streamer to selectively greenlight projects rather than committing upfront to everything Archewell develops.
PR expert Mark Borkowski described the new terms as:
“A downgrade. Netflix are not going to expose themselves to those budgets again. It’s Netflix saying, ‘Let’s have a look at your content, but we’ll pick and choose, mate.’”
Meanwhile, branding strategist Doug Eldridge offered a more optimistic take:
“This might not be a home run for Markle, but it’s certainly not the strikeout critics might have been hoping for.”
Upcoming Sussex Projects on Netflix
The couple’s slate includes:
- Season 2 of With Love, Meghan (premiering August 2025) and a holiday special in December.
- Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within, a documentary about Ugandan orphans overcoming adversity.
- An adaptation of Meet Me at the Lake, a romance novel with parallels to Harry’s life—though development has been slow.
The Sussexes’ Hollywood journey continues, but the road ahead demands sharper content strategies to maintain their foothold in the competitive streaming space.
Last Updated on August 12, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
