Boycott Netflix: call to cancel subscriptions over political propaganda claims

A message is calling on people to cancel Netflix over claims that it spreads political propaganda and poses a threat to Spain, Europe and humanity. The platform, however, operates in more than 190 countries and its economic impact goes far beyond entertainment.

## What the call actually asks for

A message circulating on forums urges people to cancel Netflix immediately. The text accuses the platform of promoting content that insults white people and labels it a terrorist organization that harms Spain, Europe and humanity. It offers no evidence or data to back up those accusations.

The call is accompanied by insults directed at those who use the platform. Subscribers are said to lack judgment and are blamed for funding that content with their subscription. This is an opinion, not a verified fact.

## Netflix's numbers

Netflix ended 2023 with **260 million subscribers** worldwide and annual revenue of about **$33.7 billion**, according to its published results. The company operates in more than **190 countries** and directly employs thousands of people.

In Spain, Netflix maintains offices and produces original content. A significant part of its catalog is filmed in the country with local crews. That generates jobs and revenue for Spanish production companies.

## Boycotts as an economic tool

Consumer boycotts have been around for decades. Their real effect depends on how many people join in and whether clear alternatives exist. In Netflix's case, the competition includes **Disney+**, **Amazon Prime Video**, **HBO Max** and local platforms.

A boycott without tracking figures makes it impossible to measure its impact. There is also no public data confirming a drop in subscriptions linked to this type of message. The decision to cancel is an individual one and does not exempt anyone from analyzing information calmly.