Overview

• Netflix will allow the Sussexes’ £73 million exclusive contract to end in September without a joint renewal
• Meghan Markle is in negotiations for a standalone Netflix deal expected to include a second season of With Love, Meghan this autumn
• Prince Harry is not anticipated to play a major role in any new agreement as he refocuses on his charity initiatives
• An Archewell Productions film announced in August 2023 remains stalled nearly two years on, lacking both director and cast
• Commentators warn that steep Montecito living and security costs are intensifying financial pressure, with Meghan’s public brand outpacing Harry’s media prospects