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Netflix Shocks Night School Staff with Sudden Layoffs

2/20/2025

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Netflix has unexpectedly let go of several employees at Night School Studio, which it acquired in 2021, leaving many staff members in shock. While the layoffs are significant, ongoing projects will continue as planned. This move comes on the heels of Netflix canceling six games to refocus its gaming strategy, amidst a wave of nearly 1,000 job losses across the industry in early 2025.

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Netflix has unexpectedly let go of several employees at Night School Studio, which it acquired in 2021, leaving many staff members in shock. While the layoffs are significant, ongoing projects will continue as planned. This move comes on the heels of Netflix canceling six games to refocus its gaming strategy, amidst a wave of nearly 1,000 job losses across the industry in early 2025.