Meghan Markle on Netflix Partnership: Comparisons to Obamas and Future Plans

Meghan Markle recently spoke at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, DC, where she compared her and Prince Harry’s Netflix deal to Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company deal. The Duchess of Sussex expressed excitement about their first-look deal with Netflix, which allows them to shop content to other partners while giving them flexibility to create a variety of projects.

Back in 2020, following their departure as senior royals, Meghan and Prince Harry signed a substantial multi-year deal with Netflix worth $100 million. The couple, parents to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, planned to develop documentaries, feature films, children’s programming, and more under this partnership. They emphasized their focus on creating content that informs and inspires, especially as new parents themselves.

Despite recent reports of their Netflix deal coming to an end, Meghan Markle clarified that they will continue collaborating with the company through her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The Sussexes have already released a docuseries and a lifestyle show on the streaming platform. Even though Season 2 of one show faced a decline in viewership, Markle teased a holiday special at the summit.

Their journey with Netflix highlights their commitment to storytelling and creating content that resonates with audiences. The comparison to the Obamas’ successful partnership adds to the significance of their deal, showing their dedication to making a positive impact through entertainment. Stay tuned for more exciting projects from this dynamic duo.