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Technology · 11 July 2026

Netflix, Sony eye Letterboxd's 30M members; why it's for sale

Netflix, Sony eye Letterboxd's 30M members; why it's for sale

Letterboxd via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Movie social network Letterboxd is reportedly seeking a new majority owner, with several big names showing interest. Netflix, Sony Pictures, Paramount, and Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, have all been mentioned as potential purchasers. The platform has seen rapid growth, reaching 30 million members after gaining 10 million last year alone.

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