Live streams are coming to Netflix: the streaming giant has plans for this

• Netflix plans to broadcast live broadcasts soon.
• In terms of content, you can look forward to standup comedy and unscripted formats.
• It is not yet known when exactly the live broadcasts will start.

Streaming pioneer Netflix also wants to offer its customers live broadcasts of certain content in the future. The technical basis for this is currently being worked out.

This news comes from information provided by the US industry portal Deadline present. Accordingly, future live broadcasts should include improvised comedy formats without a fixed script such as “LOL – Last One Laughing” and stand-up programs.

In addition, there is speculation about reunion shows, as they were in a very prominent form with “Friends” and most recently with the cast of the “Harry Potter” films. When exactly Netflix wants to start with its live formats, however, has not been specified.

Live streams on Netflix: Prime Video shows how it’s done

So while Netflix is ​​now working on its first live broadcasts, its competitor Prime Video has been around for a while. The Amazon streaming service attracted a lot of attention with the purchase of broadcasting rights for the UEFA Champions League. Since then, Prime customers have been able to watch selected Tuesday matches of the European football premier class live – and at no extra charge.

Lots of changes at Netflix – that’s why

The announcement of live formats is one of many changes currently taking place at industry pioneer Netflix. The reason for this is the first decline in users since the company started and the panicked reaction of stock market investors. Since then, it has become clear that the streaming giant has to save – which is also reflected in these new measures.