Updated November 17, 2025
Netflix begins the week with a major market milestone, a headline-grabbing live‑sports announcement, and a slate of notable arrivals led by Blue Beetle and a new Selena Quintanilla documentary. Here’s everything you need to know today.
1) Market Watch: Netflix’s 10‑for‑1 stock split takes effect
Netflix’s previously announced 10‑for‑1 forward stock split kicked in at the market open today (Monday, Nov. 17). Each shareholder of record as of Nov. 10 received nine additional shares after the close on Nov. 14, and trading began this morning on a split‑adjusted basis—reducing the per‑share price by ~90% without changing the company’s overall market value. [1]
Financial outlets emphasized that the lower price per share is purely mechanical and does not reflect a collapse in the company’s value—a common point of confusion on split days. [2]
Why it matters: Beyond potential boosts to liquidity and retail access, the split aligns with Netflix’s goal of making options more accessible for employees. It’s also the company’s third split since going public (prior splits: 2004 and 2015). [3]
2) Live events escalate: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua set for Dec. 19—live on Netflix
It’s official: Jake Paul will face former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in an eight‑round heavyweight bout on Dec. 19, 2025, at Miami’s Kaseya Center—streamed globally on Netflix. The matchup was confirmed today by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions and widely reported by major outlets. [4]
Netflix’s own listings frame the event as a career‑defining step up for Paul; Netflix says the fight streams live and is included in all plans. [5]
Key details (today):
- Date: Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
- Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami
- Watch: Live on Netflix (no PPV add‑on) [6]
Additional same‑day reporting in the UK and combat‑sports press underlines the stakes and spectacle anticipated for the crossover mega‑event. [7]
3) New on Netflix today (Nov. 17)
Netflix’s official monthly guide lists several prominent titles arriving today in the U.S., including a DC superhero blockbuster, a long‑running kids favorite, and a new music documentary:
- Blue Beetle – The 2023 DC film lands on Netflix, introducing Jaime Reyes’ Scarab‑powered origin story to the service.
- Gabby’s Dollhouse (Season 12) – DreamWorks’ hit preschool series returns with fresh adventures.
- Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy – A new documentary featuring never‑before‑seen footage from the Quintanilla family archive, celebrating the life and music of Selena.
- Zodiac – David Fincher’s acclaimed true‑crime thriller joins the catalog. [8]
Local media in Texas—Selena’s home state—have been previewing today’s Selena y Los Dinos debut, underscoring fan interest around the new archival material. [9]
4) What’s coming the rest of this week (Nov. 17–23)
Looking beyond today, Netflix’s official “New This Week” lineup highlights several drops over the next few days:
- Nov. 20:A Man on the Inside (Season 2) starring Ted Danson; The Great British Baking Show: Holidays (Season 8).
- Nov. 21:Train Dreams, a Joel Edgerton‑led adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella. [10]
Trade calendars also flag a Nov. 17 return of Gabby’s Dollhouse S12 as part of kids & family programming this month. [11]
5) Gaming on the big screen: Netflix’s TV party games push continues today
Netflix is expanding its Game Night initiative so members can play party games on TV using a phone as the controller, with today’s official update positioning the experience as “as easy as streaming.” [12]
Recent coverage details the early lineup of five multiplayer party titles—including Boggle Party, Party Crasher: Fool Your Friends, LEGO Party, Pictionary: Game Night, and Tetris Time Warp—as Netflix pivots toward living‑room gaming that families and friends can play together. [13]
Quick FAQ
Why did NFLX “drop” around 90% at the open?
That’s the math of a 10‑for‑1 stock split—the price per share falls to roughly one‑tenth while holders own 10x the shares; the company’s market value doesn’t change because of the split itself. [14]
How do I watch Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua on Netflix?
It streams live on Dec. 19 and is included with your Netflix membership—no pay‑per‑view required. Look for the event page in the Netflix app to set a reminder. [15]
What exactly is new today on Netflix?
Per Netflix’s monthly guide, Blue Beetle, Gabby’s Dollhouse (S12), Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy, and Zodiac are listed under Nov. 17 arrivals. [16]
The bottom line
Today (Nov. 17, 2025) marks a pivotal day for Netflix: the stock split puts shares within easier reach for employees and retail investors; the company doubles down on live tentpole events with Paul–Joshua; and a strong content mix—from Blue Beetle to a new Selena documentary—keeps the pipeline moving as holiday viewing ramps up. [17]
References
1. ir.netflix.net, 2. www.fastcompany.com, 3. ir.netflix.net, 4. www.reuters.com, 5. www.netflix.com, 6. www.reuters.com, 7. www.theguardian.com, 8. www.netflix.com, 9. www.expressnews.com, 10. www.netflix.com, 11. deadline.com, 12. www.netflix.com, 13. www.theverge.com, 14. www.fastcompany.com, 15. www.netflix.com, 16. www.netflix.com, 17. ir.netflix.net
