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Netflix Commits €1 Billion to Spanish Productions by 2029

The decision is aimed at sustaining more than 20,000 audiovisual jobs through partnerships with Spanish creators at the Tres Cantos production hub.

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Netflix found global planetary success with its Spanish crime series 'Money Heist' ('La Casa de Papel')

Overview

  • Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced at Madrid’s Tres Cantos studio that the streamer will invest €1 billion in Spain by 2029 to back local originals.
  • Spanish productions have delivered over 5 billion viewing hours on Netflix, making Spain its most successful non-English market for audience engagement.
  • The Tres Cantos production hub features 10 sound stages and world-class post-production facilities that symbolize Netflix’s sustained regional commitment.
  • The investment is expected to sustain more than 20,000 jobs in Spain’s audiovisual sector and has led to shoots in over 200 cities and towns across every autonomous community.
  • The pledge follows a $1 billion content investment in Mexico and broadly mirrors Netflix’s annual €250 million commitment to French productions.