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Netflix Plans Late-2026 Mobile App Overhaul Focused on Short Vertical Video

Executives say the mobile-first push is about better discovery, not becoming a social network.

Overview

  • The redesigned app will embed short, vertical clips throughout the mobile experience to help users find shows and films more quickly.
  • Netflix targets a late-2026 rollout, with co-CEO Greg Peters positioning the shift as a driver of growth over the next decade.
  • The announcement accompanied strong 2025 results, including $10.98 billion in net profit and more than 325 million paying subscribers.
  • CTO Elizabeth Stone reiterated that the product direction strengthens discovery rather than turning Netflix into a TikTok-style platform.
  • Netflix is advancing AI tools for improved subtitle adaptation and developing generative advertising, as rivals such as Disney+ also move toward vertical-video feeds.