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As of December 2025, Netflix has removed the ability to cast shows from your phone to most TVs. The feature, which allowed mobile devices to control playback, volume, or captions on TVs, was retired because not enough users were using it. Casting may still work on some older devices like pre-2020 Google Chromecasts, but newer smart TVs and ad-supported plans are mostly affected. Users are now directed to use the TV app and remote directly.

Yes, Netflix has announced plans to open physical retail stores, with the first locations set to open in the US in 2025. This move follows previous immersive experiences like the Netflix Bites pop-up restaurant and The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience. The goal is to allow fans to immerse themselves in the worlds of Netflix movies and TV shows, though specific locations have not yet been announced.

A bill passed by the Philippine Senate in June 2025 seeks to expand the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board's (MTRCB) authority to include on-demand streaming services like Netflix. The proposed law would allow the MTRCB to review and classify digital content from these platforms, with a focus on protecting children from material deemed 'immoral' or 'violent' and ensuring content aligns with Filipino cultural values. The bill is still progressing through the legislative process.