Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad Exits Amid Major Layoffs
Doug Belgrad leaves his role as Netflix Vice President of Film as the streamer carries out major layoffs.
Doug Belgrad is departing his role as Netflix Vice President of Film as part of major layoffs at the streamer, according to Deadline. The news was reported on October 14, 2026.
Belgrad had served as Vice President of Film for the past two years. He was hired by Dan Lin, Netflix's Head of Film, as Lin's first hire after Lin replaced Scott Stuber and carried out a round of layoffs as part of a reorganization.
Before joining Netflix, Belgrad spent 25 years at Sony, where he served as co-president under Amy Pascal. He later formed the company 2.0 Entertainment.
Quick answers
Who is leaving Netflix?
Doug Belgrad is departing his role as Vice President of Film as part of major layoffs at Netflix.
Who hired Doug Belgrad at Netflix?
Dan Lin, Netflix's Head of Film, hired Belgrad as his first hire after Lin replaced Scott Stuber and carried out a round of layoffs as part of a reorganization.