Netflix is reportedly getting more disciplined about big-budget projects

Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos told film and TV executives big budget projects must be more cost-effective, The Information reported.

Netflix is notorious for its massive content spend, but it has said it expects cash burn to peak in 2019.

The reported messaging marks a shift in Netflix’s strategy, which has previously justified lower viewership numbers for some content with buzz and credibility.

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In the first quarter, Netflix had $4.5 billion in revenue, $344 million in profits and 6.96 billion in debt.

h/t Marky