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Netflix Film Chief Dan Lin Exits Amid Major Leadership Shakeup
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Storyboard•20-10-2026, 09:35
Netflix Film Chief Dan Lin Exits Amid Major Leadership Shakeup
- •Netflix parted ways with film division head Dan Lin following wider leadership changes and a strategic reassessment of content.
- •The departure comes on the heels of Netflix's announcement to eliminate about 1,000 jobs, or roughly 6% of its global workforce.
- •Dan Lin's co-head of film, Doug Belgrad, was also included in the recent job cuts.
- •Peter Rice is set to take over as Netflix's chief content officer on October 26, replacing Bela Bajaria and overseeing the transition.
- •Lin joined Netflix in April 2024 after succeeding Scott Stuber, bringing background from his production company Rideback.
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Dan Lin, who took charge of Netflix's film division in 2024, has parted ways with the streaming giant amid wider leadership changes and strategic reassessments.
Peter Rice is set to take over as Netflix's chief content officer on October 26, replacing Bela Bajaria who is leaving after nearly a decade.
Netflix announced plans to eliminate about 1,000 jobs, which equates to roughly 6% of its global workforce.
