Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's lucrative £80 million Netflix deal is set to come to an end in 2025, leaving the couple with significant financial uncertainty.
The prospect of their contract renewal hangs in the balance, primarily due to the underwhelming reception of their non-royal ventures, including their most recent docuseries focused on Polo. Royal expert Jack Royston suggests that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex may explore options with other streaming platforms, including a potential move to Paramount. However, such a move would not come easily. The couple would be required to pitch fresh content and negotiate an entirely new deal, a process that could prove challenging in the highly competitive entertainment landscape.
Royston speculates that fans should closely monitor the Sussexes' activities in 2025, as any shift to another platform could be spun as the couple's decision to leave Netflix, rather than Netflix's choice to terminate their multi-year contract. This strategic move would allow them to maintain control over their narrative, portraying the conclusion of their partnership with Netflix in a more favorable light.
Regardless of which platform they choose, the couple would face the task of negotiating a new contract, which would likely require them to present compelling new content. TV executives would undoubtedly seek strong, marketable pitches in order to justify a significant payday, particularly to cover the substantial costs associated with their private security needs.
Royston warns that this upcoming transition may serve as a "major test" for the couple. It will determine whether the bombshell revelations that defined much of their public life from 2021 to 2023 are truly behind them, or if their quest for a new lucrative contract will push them to offer new revelations that might attract attention and secure their financial future. This pivotal moment could ultimately shape the direction of their post-royal careers.
