Royal News: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be renewing their $100 million deal with Netflix when it expires in September, according to people familiar with the matter. The contract was signed in 2020, just months after they stepped back as senior royals, and at the time, it was one of the largest celebrity streaming deals.
Netflix has confirmed the end, but insists the decision was mutual. No public fallout, no rows, they say. It’s part of the streamer’s shift away from long, expensive contracts. Discussions are still ongoing about a smaller, project-by-project arrangement, although nothing has been signed yet. Keep scrolling to learn more.
The Contract Ends
The Sussexes’ Archewell Productions created many titles during those five years. They followed it with Heart of Invictus, focusing on the sporting event Harry launched for wounded veterans. Then came Live to Lead, which profiled several influential public figures. Then there was Polo, which was quieter in terms of numbers but targeted a niche audience. Some shows attracted a lot of attention; others didn’t, but all helped grow the couple’s public brand.
Meghan’s lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, arrived in March 2025. It didn’t crack the streamer’s top charts, but a second season has already been filmed. Guests include Chrissy Teigen, and it’s expected to be released later this year. Is this helpful so far? It’s worth noting Netflix has rarely scrapped a finished season, so that’s still on track.
Royal News: Next steps
Even with the main contract ending, the door isn’t closed. A first-look deal means Netflix gets the first chance to buy whatever they pitch. The agreement is currently being discussed. It would give both sides more flexibility. That’s become standard in Hollywood lately, especially as platforms tighten budgets.
Outside of streaming, Meghan’s pushing ahead with her lifestyle brand As Ever, which launched new product lines this year. The brand is also exploring opportunities in overseas markets. Harry continues to front the Invictus Games and other charity work, which keeps him in the public eye even without TV projects running.
For royal news watchers, this isn’t the end of their media career. If anything, it’s a pivot point. They’ve done the big streaming deal. What’s next could be smaller, but possibly more frequent and maybe on more than one platform. For more royal news and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.