Netflix is launching 2026 with a massive content slate, including Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 and new films like The Rip (Affleck/Damon). The streamer secured a limited-time licensing deal for the entire James Bond film catalogue from Amazon MGM and expanded into video podcasts through multi-year deals with Barstool Sports and iHeartMedia, signaling a new content vertical. This aggressive content push, also featuring a unique Stranger Things-themed WWE event, underscores Netflix's strategy following Warner Bros.' rejection of rival bids in favor of Netflix's acquisition offer.