{
  "id": 16375088,
  "title": "Whoops, Xbox's big Netflix dreams got pushed into the garbage along with all those fired execs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/whoops-xboxs-big-netflix-dreams-got-pushed-into-the-garbage-along",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T11:00:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/netflix-layoffs-killed-xbox-streaming-show-dreams"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft's Xbox gaming division had big dreams of partnering with Netflix to bring its popular titles to streaming platforms, but those aspirations were dashed when nearly everyone involved in the negotiations was let go in a massive corporate restructuring. The deal, which was reportedly being steered by Netflix's content chief Bela Bajaria, was on the verge of being sealed when the company announced significant layoffs, including Bajaria's position. Microsoft expressed interest in expanding its games into theaters and streaming services, following in the footsteps of successful efforts by Sony and Nintendo. However, tensions rose when the gaming studio insisted on a higher price tag of $800 million for a seven-year exclusive license, while Netflix proposed a more modest $500 million offer. The sudden dismissal of Netflix's top executives put an end to the potential partnership, forcing Microsoft to settle for individual licensing agreements instead, including plans for Minecraft and Diablo animated shows.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Eurogamer",
        "title": "With Minecraft and Diablo shows already on the way, Netflix reportedly offered Xbox $500m for a bigger film and TV deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/with-minecraft-and-diablo-shows-already-on-the-way-netflix-reportedly",
        "published": "2026-10-23T18:38:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}