Scott Stuber, the president of Netflix’s film and streaming operations, is departing the company. Industry coverage from Bloomberg confirms the move. Stuber intends to start his own media company, with plans publicized for March 2024.
Since joining Netflix in 2017, he has overseen a period of rapid growth for Netflix Films, helping position the studio as a major player in Hollywood. Under his leadership, Netflix expanded its focus on franchise-driven properties, while the studio rebalanced its production footprint by reducing in-house animation staffing and leaning on external contractors for animated projects.
During Stuber’s tenure, Netflix attracted a roster of prominent directors to collaborate on its features. Filmmakers such as Alfonso Cuarón, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Greta Gerwig, and Zack Snyder became associated with Netflix projects, bringing high-profile prestige and a wider audience to the platform’s original film slate.
On the international stage, Netflix paused service in Russia following the onset of military operations in Ukraine, a move that affected subscribers in the region and reflected broader geopolitical considerations impacting streaming platforms.
In 2023, Netflix experimented with a DVD-by-mail program, marking the end of an era for the iconic delivery method. The final disc mailed to subscribers was True Grit, a 2010 Coen brothers western, signaling the close of a long-running physical media chapter.
Despite the shift away from physical media, the service retained a substantial base of subscribers during its transitional period, underscoring Netflix’s continued relevance even as product and distribution strategies evolved.
Historically, Netflix has chased recognition for its film work, with several titles and collaborations earning Oscar consideration. The company’s evolving strategy under Stuber helped cement its reputation as a major studio capable of shaping contemporary cinematic conversations, while also navigating the competitive media landscape that rewards both storytelling ambition and scalable distribution.