Entertainment · Television Updated 10 days ago 3 publishers reporting
Shonda Rhimes and Shondaland sign a new five‑year overall deal with Netflix, extending their partnership through 2031
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Shonda Rhimes, her Shondaland production company and partner Betsy Beers have agreed to a fresh five‑year overall agreement with Netflix. The contract, described by the streamer as a “creative partnership,” obligates Shondaland to develop series, feature films, games, live events and related merchandise exclusively for Netflix. The renewal follows a 2017 deal that moved Rhimes from Disney and a 2021 extension, and it continues Netflix’s support for Shondaland’s diversity initiatives such as the Ladder Program. The partnership is anchored by the success of the Bridgerton franchise, which has generated hundreds of millions of viewing hours and remains among the platform’s most‑watched English‑language titles.
Key points
The new agreement runs for five years, ending in 2031, and covers series, films, games, live events and merchandise tied to Shondaland IP.
Shondaland and its co‑head Betsy Beers will continue to work exclusively with Netflix under the deal.
Netflix will maintain support for Shondaland’s inclusion efforts, including the Ladder Program for under‑represented below‑the‑line talent.
The renewal builds on the strong performance of Bridgerton, which has logged over 180 million worldwide views in the first half of the year and remains a top‑ranked Netflix series.
What sources agree on
Shonda Rhimes, Shondaland and Betsy Beers have signed a new five‑year overall deal with Netflix.
The contract includes development of series, feature films, games, live events and merchandise.
Netflix will continue its diversity program, the Ladder Program, in partnership with Shondaland.
The deal extends the existing partnership that began in 2017 and was last renewed in 2021.
Bridgerton’s first and third seasons rank among Netflix’s most‑watched English‑language shows, contributing to the franchise’s high viewership numbers.
The agreement will remain in effect through 2031.
Still unclear
No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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