Netflix has decided to pull funding from Megan and Harry's latest project, a documentary series they produced for Netflix but sold to Hulu.
Despite Prince Harry's contractual obligations with Netflix, his documentary on the Invictus Games found its way onto a popular streaming service. Recently, the couple traveled to Vancouver for the Winter Invictus Games event, scheduled a year from now. During their visit, Prince Harry expressed interest in visiting the UK to meet with King Charles and even discussed the possibility of pursuing American citizenship.
Additionally, he shared anecdotes about his children, Archie and Lilibet, highlighting their remarkable sense of humor.
The new documentary, titled "Prince Harry's Mission: Life, Family, and the Invictus Games," is a compilation of interviews Harry granted to ABC News. Despite the Sussexes' lucrative deal with Netflix signed in 2020, the documentary's release on Hulu has come as a surprise to many at Netflix.
Reports suggest that Megan and Harry have approximately one year left on their Netflix contract. A senior source at Netflix confirmed that the couple remains under contract with the streaming service but seemed caught off guard by the news of the documentary's release on another platform.
Speculation about the couple's relationship with Netflix has intensified following the relaunch of their business and charitable ventures under sussex.nj. The art world production section of the new venture has raised eyebrows, especially considering recent events. Despite earlier assurances from Netflix representatives about ongoing projects with the couple, the release of the documentary on Hulu underscores doubts about their creative output.
Critics have been vocal about Megan and Harry's alleged lack of productivity and capability in media production, directing, writing, or acting. Many believe Netflix would have likely passed on the documentary project regardless. Some industry insiders suggest that Netflix is quietly winding down its association with the couple, particularly after the public embarrassment at the Golden Globes, where the CEO faced ridicule for perceived handouts to the couple.
The CEO's professional reputation is at stake, leading some to speculate that Netflix might be exploring other options with different streaming platforms like CBS, ABC, Hulu, Disney, and Amazon. Despite Harry's efforts to leverage his royal connections and Megan's ties to influential figures like Tyler Perry and Oprah, the couple's relationship with Netflix seems to be cooling down. Industry insiders caution that public humiliation of high-profile figures like the CEO is undesirable, signaling a need for the couple to reassess their options unless they want to risk further alienation, as they did with Spotify.
