10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                  to                 

Commission File Number: 001-35727

Netflix, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	77-0467272
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

100 Winchester Circle, Los Gatos, California 95032

(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)

(408) 540-3700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No   o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	x		Accelerated filer	o
Non-accelerated filer	o	(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  o    No  x

As of June 30, 2015, there were 426,004,831 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001, outstanding.

Table of Contents

		Page
	Part I. Financial Information
Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements
	Consolidated Statements of Operations	3
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	4
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	5
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	6
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	18
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	33
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	33
	Part II. Other Information	33
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	34
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	34
Item 6.	Exhibits	34
Signatures		35
Exhibit Index		36

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NETFLIX, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014
Revenues	$	1,644,694		$	1,340,407		$	3,217,823		$	2,610,496
Cost of revenues	1,121,752			914,848			2,168,153			1,784,034
Marketing	197,140			120,763			391,817			257,861
Technology and development	155,061			115,182			298,167			225,492
General and administrative	95,906			60,014			187,395			115,914
Operating income	74,835			129,600			172,291			227,195
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(35,217		)	(13,328		)	(61,954		)	(23,380		)
Interest and other income (expense)	872			1,100			(31,421		)	2,501
Income before income taxes	40,490			117,372			78,916			206,316
Provision for income taxes	14,155			46,354			28,885			82,183
Net income	$	26,335		$	71,018		$	50,031		$	124,133
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.06		$	0.17		$	0.12		$	0.30
Diluted	$	0.06		$	0.16		$	0.12		$	0.29
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	425,340			419,974			424,486			419,349
Diluted	436,097			431,441			434,958			431,141

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NETFLIX, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014		June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014
Net income	$	26,335		$	71,018	$	50,031		$	124,133
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,560			1,918		(33,930		)	2,379
Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $25, $51, $158 and $342, respectively	(526		)	81		256			548
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	5,034			1,999		(33,674		)	2,927
Comprehensive income	$	31,369		$	73,017	$	16,357		$	127,060

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NETFLIX, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	26,335		$	71,018		$	50,031		$	124,133
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Additions to streaming content library	(1,273,677		)	(813,314		)	(2,885,602		)	(1,562,713		)
Change in streaming content liabilities	191,154			78,359			817,479			120,603
Amortization of streaming content library	822,600			639,037			1,572,118			1,239,772
Amortization of DVD content library	20,813			16,923			41,998			33,044
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles	15,581			12,977			30,748			25,359
Stock-based compensation expense	28,590			29,285			56,031			55,110
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(39,427		)	(14,628		)	(68,428		)	(47,360		)
Other non-cash items	6,682			3,251			12,988			5,447
Deferred taxes	(4,232		)	(16,569		)	(41,274		)	(29,672		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other current assets	(39,614		)	(20,685		)	(16,505		)	14,381
Accounts payable	6,447			(3,086		)	(4,178		)	19,726
Accrued expenses	41,624			59,008			77,546			58,566
Deferred revenue	16,414			11,315			27,168			25,563
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(633		)	3,133			21,155			10,424
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(181,343		)	56,024			(308,725		)	92,383
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of DVD content library	(19,786		)	(20,981		)	(42,692		)	(35,895		)
Purchases of property and equipment	(27,538		)	(19,869		)	(40,574		)	(33,203		)
Other assets	(639		)	1,129			(414		)	1,424
Purchases of short-term investments	(67,949		)	(170,908		)	(158,889		)	(231,454		)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	48,412			89,662			100,360			232,710
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments	19,170			92,014			51,057			95,104
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(48,330		)	(28,953		)	(91,152		)	28,686
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	23,804			14,469			34,720			46,917
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			—			1,500,000			400,000
Issuance costs	(397		)	(353		)	(17,629		)	(7,080		)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	39,427			14,628			68,428			47,360
Principal payments of lease financing obligations	(287		)	(271		)	(538		)	(538		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	62,547			28,473			1,584,981			486,659
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	6,221			1,250			(4,840		)	1,551
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(160,905		)	56,794			1,180,264			609,279
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,454,777			1,157,450			1,113,608			604,965
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	2,293,872		$	1,214,244		$	2,293,872		$	1,214,244

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Increase in accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment	$	13,713	$	5,528	$	12,152	$	5,792

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NETFLIX, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and par value data)

	As of
	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,293,872		$	1,113,608
Short-term investments	502,886			494,888
Current content library, net	2,510,946			2,125,702
Other current assets	292,806			206,271
Total current assets	5,600,510			3,940,469
Non-current content library, net	3,640,767			2,773,326
Property and equipment, net	171,396			149,875
Other non-current assets	242,188			192,981
Total assets	$	9,654,861		$	7,056,651
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current content liabilities	$	2,556,180		$	2,117,241
Accounts payable	211,729			201,581
Accrued expenses	150,406			69,746
Deferred revenue	301,754			274,586
Total current liabilities	3,220,069			2,663,154
Non-current content liabilities	1,942,624			1,575,832
Long-term debt	2,400,000			900,000
Other non-current liabilities	60,093			59,957
Total liabilities	7,622,786			5,198,943
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 4,990,000,000 and 160,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively; 426,004,831 and 422,910,887 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	1,200,880			1,042,870
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(38,120		)	(4,446		)
Retained earnings	869,315			819,284
Total stockholders’ equity	2,032,075			1,857,708
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	9,654,861		$	7,056,651

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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NETFLIX, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated interim financial statements of Netflix, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S.”) and are consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 29, 2015. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the streaming content library amortization policy; the recognition and measurement of income tax assets and liabilities; and the valuation of stock-based compensation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates the assumptions, judgments and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The interim financial information is unaudited, but reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the information set forth herein. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

The Company has three reportable segments: Domestic streaming, International streaming and Domestic DVD. The majority of the Company’s revenues are generated in the United States, and substantially all of the Company’s long-lived tangible assets are held in the United States. The Company’s revenues are derived from monthly membership fees.

There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Prior to January 1, 2015, the functional currency of certain of the Company's European entities was the British pound. The Company changed the functional currency of these entities to the euro effective January 1, 2015 following the redomiciliation of the European headquarters and the launch of the Netflix service in several significant European countries. The change in functional currency was applied prospectively from January 1, 2015. Monetary assets and liabilities have been remeasured to the euro at current exchange rates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities have been remeasured to the euro using the exchange rate effective for the period in which the balance arose. As a result of this change of functional currency, the Company recorded a $21.8 million cumulative translation adjustment included in other comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

On July 14, 2015, the Company completed a seven-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend. References made to outstanding shares or per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and applicable disclosures have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this seven-for-one stock split. The number of authorized shares as reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet were not affected by the stock split and accordingly have not been adjusted. See Notes 2 and 6 for additional information.

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 establishes principles for recognizing revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration received in exchange for those goods or services. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (including interim reporting periods within those periods). Early adoption is permitted to the original effective date of December 15, 2016 (including interim reporting periods within those periods). The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of the ASU on its consolidated financial statements, but does not expect the impact to be material.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. ASU 2015-03 requires an entity to present such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt ASU 2015-03 on January 1, 2016, at which time the Company will reclassify approximately $30 million of debt issuance costs associated with the Company's long-term debt from other noncurrent assets to long-term debt. A reclassification will also be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement, which provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If the arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for a cloud computing arrangement as a service contract. It is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment may be

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adopted either prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or retrospectively. The Company has elected to early adopt the ASU in the third quarter of 2015 and will apply the guidance prospectively to all future arrangements. The Company does not expect the impact of the adoption of the ASU to be material to its consolidated financial statements.

2. Earnings Per Share

In June 2015, the Company's Board of Directors declared a seven-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend that was paid on July 14, 2015 to all shareholders of record as of July 2, 2015 ("Stock Split").

Outstanding share and per-share amounts disclosed as of June 30, 2015 and for all other comparative periods provided have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split. 

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock and, when dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options. The computation of earnings per share, as adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split, are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014		June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$	26,335	$	71,018	$	50,031	$	124,133
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	425,340		419,974		424,486		419,349
Basic earnings per share	$	0.06	$	0.17	$	0.12	$	0.30
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	26,335	$	71,018	$	50,031	$	124,133
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	425,340		419,974		424,486		419,349
Employee stock options	10,757		11,467		10,472		11,792
Weighted-average number of shares	436,097		431,441		434,958		431,141
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.06	$	0.16	$	0.12	$	0.29

Employee stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of the common stock were excluded from the diluted calculation as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation, as adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split:

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015	June 30, 2014	June 30, 2015	June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
Employee stock options	80	693	938	490

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3. Short-term Investments

The Company’s investment policy is consistent with the definition of available-for-sale securities. The Company does not buy and hold securities principally for the purpose of selling them in the near future. The Company’s policy is focused on preservation of capital, liquidity and return. From time to time, the Company may sell certain securities but the objectives are generally not to generate profits on short-term differences in price. The following tables summarize, by major security type, the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy and where they are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	As of June 30, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Cash	$	2,193,203	$	—	$	—		$	2,193,203
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds	105,603		—		—			105,603
Level 2 securities:
Corporate debt securities	271,569		419		(130		)	271,858
Government securities	197,919		364		(7		)	198,276
Certificate of deposits and commercial paper	6,100		—		—			6,100
Agency securities	26,621		31		—			26,652
Total	$	2,801,015	$	814	$	(137	)	$	2,801,692

	As of December 31, 2014
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Cash	$	1,007,543	$	—	$	—		$	1,007,543
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds	111,759		—		—			111,759
Level 2 securities:
Corporate debt securities	295,500		432		(199		)	295,733
Government securities	168,749		120		(95		)	168,774
Asset and mortgage-backed securities	112		—		—			112
Certificate of deposits	3,600		—		—			3,600
Agency securities	26,665		5		(1		)	26,669
Total	$	1,613,928	$	557	$	(295	)	$	1,614,190

	As of
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,293,872	$	1,113,608
Short-term investments	502,886		494,888
Other non-current assets (1)	4,934		5,694
Total	$	2,801,692	$	1,614,190

(1) Primarily restricted cash that is related to workers compensation deposits.

Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The hierarchy level assigned to each security in the Company’s available-for-sale portfolio and cash equivalents is based on its assessment of the transparency and reliability of the inputs used in the valuation of such instrument at the measurement date. The fair value of available-for-sale securities and cash equivalents included in the Level 1 category is based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market. The fair value of available-for-sale securities included in the Level 2 category is based on observable inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets at the measurement date; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are

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observable, either directly or indirectly. These values were obtained from an independent pricing service and were evaluated using pricing models that vary by asset class and may incorporate available trade, bid and other market information and price quotes from well-established independent pricing vendors and broker-dealers. The Company's procedures include controls to ensure that appropriate fair values are recorded, such as comparing prices obtained from multiple independent sources. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the fair value of the Company’s debt instruments.

There were no investments in a material unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014. There were no material other-than-temporary impairments or credit losses related to available-for-sale securities in the three or six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. In addition, there were no material gross realized gains or losses in the three or six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.

The estimated fair value of short-term investments by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2015 is as follows:

	(in thousands)
Due within one year	$	172,268
Due after one year and through five years	330,618
Total short-term investments	$	502,886

4. Balance Sheet Components

Content Library

Content library consisted of the following:

	As of
	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Total content library, gross	$	10,253,672		$	8,497,403
Accumulated amortization	(4,101,959		)	(3,598,375		)
Total content library, net	6,151,713			4,899,028
Current content library, net	2,510,946			2,125,702
Non-current content library, net	$	3,640,767		$	2,773,326

Content library includes costs capitalized for licensed streaming content, for production of original content and for DVD content.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment and accumulated depreciation consisted of the following:

	As of
	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014			Estimated Useful Lives
	(in thousands)
Information technology assets	$	185,943		$	189,274		3 years
Furniture and fixtures	25,825			25,758			3 years
Building	40,681			40,681			30 years
Leasehold improvements	61,453			57,339			Over life of lease
DVD operations equipment	89,132			89,144			5 years
Capital work-in-progress	50,135			12,495
Property and equipment, gross	453,169			414,691
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(281,773		)	(264,816		)
Property and equipment, net	$	171,396		$	149,875

Capital work-in-progress as of June 30, 2015 consists primarily of $41.5 million of leasehold improvements and furniture for the Company's headquarters expansion not yet placed into service.

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5. Long-term Debt

As of June 30, 2015, the Company had aggregate outstanding principal of $2.4 billion in long-term notes with varying maturities (the "Notes"). Each of the Notes were issued at par and are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Interest is payable semi-annually at fixed rates.

The following table provides a summary of the Company's long-term debt as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

						Level 2 Fair Value (1) as of
	Principal Amount at Par		Issuance Date	Maturity	Interest Due Dates	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in millions)					(in millions)
5.375% Senior Notes	$	500.0	February 2013	2021	February 1 and August 1	$	518.8	$	520.0
5.750% Senior Notes	400.0		February 2014	2024	March 1 and September 1	411.0		416.0
5.50% Senior Notes (2)	700.0		February 2015	2022	April 15 and October 15	722.8		—
5.875% Senior Notes (2)	800.0		February 2015	2025	April 15 and October 15	828.1		—

(1) Based on quoted market prices in less active markets.

(2) The net proceeds to the Company for the 5.50% and 5.875% Senior Notes issued in the first quarter of 2015 were an aggregate $1,482.4 million. Debt issuance costs of $17.6 million were recorded in "Other non-current assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized over the term of the notes as "Interest expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Each of the Notes are repayable in whole or in part upon the occurrence of a change of control, at the option of the holders, at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal plus accrued interest. The Company may redeem the Notes prior to maturity in whole or in part at an amount equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and an applicable premium. The Notes include, among other terms and conditions, limitations on the Company's ability to create, incur or allow certain liens; enter into sale and lease-back transactions; create, assume, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness of certain of the Company's subsidiaries; and consolidate or merge with, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of the Company's and its subsidiaries assets, to another person. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all related covenants.

6. Stockholders’ Equity

Stock Split

In March 2015, the Company's Board of Directors adopted an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, to increase the number of shares of capital stock the Company is authorized to issue from 170,000,000 (160,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock), par value $0.001 to 5,000,000,000 (4,990,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock), par value $0.001. This amendment to the Company's certificate of incorporation was approved by the Company's stockholders at the 2015 Annual Meeting held on June 9, 2015.

On June 23, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors declared a seven-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend that was paid on July 14, 2015 to all shareholders of record as of July 2, 2015. Outstanding share and per-share amounts disclosed as of June 30, 2015 and for all other comparative periods presented have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split. 

Stock Option Plan

In June 2011, the Company adopted the 2011 Stock Plan. The 2011 Stock Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options to employees and for the grant of non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units to employees, directors and consultants. As of June 30, 2015, 18.1 million shares, as adjusted for the Stock Split, were reserved for future grants under the 2011 Stock Plan.

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A summary of the activities related to the Company’s stock option plans, as adjusted for the Stock Split, is as follows:

			Options Outstanding
	Shares Available for Grant		Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in Thousands)
Balances as of December 31, 2014	20,025,208		22,845,417		$	21.65
Granted	(1,916,299	)	1,916,299		66.07
Exercised			(3,093,944	)	11.01
Balances as of June 30, 2015	18,108,909		21,667,772		$	27.09	6.40	$	1,446,423
Vested and exercisable as of June 30, 2015			21,667,772		$	27.09	6.40	$	1,446,423

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2015 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2015. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s common stock.

A summary of the amounts related to option exercises, is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014		June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$	114,783	$	46,179	$	195,621	$	147,720
Cash received from options exercised	$	23,804	$	14,469	$	34,720	$	46,917

Stock-based Compensation

The following table summarizes the assumptions used to value stock option grants using the lattice-binomial model and the valuation data, as adjusted for the Stock Split:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014
Dividend yield	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%
Expected volatility	36		%	45		%	36		%	45% - 48%
Risk-free interest rate	2.05		%	2.66		%	2.03% - 2.05%			2.66% - 2.83%
Suboptimal exercise factor	2.47			2.66 - 4.20			2.47 -2.48			2.66 - 4.20
Valuation data:
Weighted-average fair value (per share)	$	32.52		$	28.13		$	29.24		$	29.69
Total stock-based compensation expense (in thousands)	$	28,590		$	29,285		$	56,031		$	55,110
Total income tax benefit related to stock options (in thousands)	$	10,796		$	11,225		$	21,188		$	21,124

The Company considers several factors in determining the suboptimal exercise factor, including the historical and estimated option exercise behavior and the employee groupings. Prior to January 1, 2015, the Company bifurcated its option grants into two employee groupings (executive and non-executive) to determine the suboptimal exercise factor. Beginning on January 1, 2015, the Company began aggregating employee groupings for its determination of the suboptimal exercise factor as the previous bifurcation into two groupings did not have a material impact on the fair value of the options granted.

Prior to January 1, 2015, the Company's computation of expected volatility was based on a blend of historical volatility of its common stock and implied volatility of tradable forward call options to purchase shares of its common stock, as low trade volume of its tradable forward call options prior to 2011 precluded sole reliance on implied volatility. Beginning on January 1, 2015, expected volatility is based solely on implied volatility. The Company believes that implied volatility of publicly traded options in its common stock is more reflective of market conditions, and given consistently high trade volumes of the options, can reasonably be expected to be a better indicator of expected volatility than historical volatility of its common stock.

In valuing shares issued under the Company’s employee stock option plans, the Company bases the risk-free interest rate on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with terms similar to the contractual term of the options. The Company does not anticipate paying any cash

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dividends in the foreseeable future and therefore uses an expected dividend yield of zero in the option valuation model. The Company does not use a post-vesting termination rate as options are fully vested upon grant date.

7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balance of other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015:

	Foreign currency			Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	(44,105	)	$	951		$	(43,154	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	5,560			(413		)	5,147
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			(113		)	(113		)
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income	5,560			(526		)	5,034
Balance as of June 30, 2015	$	(38,545	)	$	425		$	(38,120	)

	Foreign currency			Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(4,615	)	$	169		$	(4,446	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(33,930		)	433			(33,497		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			(177		)	(177		)
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income	(33,930		)	256			(33,674		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015	$	(38,545	)	$	425		$	(38,120	)

As discussed in Note 1, other comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015 includes the impact of the change in functional currency for certain of the Company's European entities.

All amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss were related to realized gains on available-for-sale securities. These reclassifications impacted "Interest and other income (expense)" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

8. Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were 35% and 39%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were 37% and 40%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state taxes, foreign taxes and non-deductible expenses, partially offset by the California R&D credit.

The decrease in the Company's effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily attributable to lower tax reserves on uncertain tax positions following an IRS Appeals settlement in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Gross unrecognized tax benefits were $38.1 million and $34.8 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The gross unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized by the Company, will result in a reduction of approximately $31.5 million to the provision for income taxes thereby favorably impacting the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company’s unrecognized tax benefits are classified as “Other non-current liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company includes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the "Provision for income taxes" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of June 30, 2015, the total amount of gross interest and penalties accrued was $0.4 million, and is classified as “Other non-current liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Deferred tax assets include $15.8 million and $13.4 million classified as “Other current assets” and $145.7 million and $106.9 million classified as “Other non-current assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. In evaluating its ability to realize the net deferred tax assets, the Company considered all available positive and negative evidence, including its past operating results and the forecast of future market growth, forecasted earnings, future taxable income, and prudent and feasible tax

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planning strategies. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, it was considered more likely than not that all deferred tax assets would be realized.

Income tax benefits attributable to the exercise of employee stock options of $39.1 million and $14.6 million, during the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Income tax benefits attributable to the exercise of employee stock options of $67.9 million and $47.1 million, during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These benefits were recorded directly to "Additional paid-in capital" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company files U.S. federal, state and foreign tax returns. The Company is currently under examination by the IRS for the years 2010 through 2013. The Company is also currently under examination by the state of California for the years 2006 and 2007. California has completed its Field Exam of the 2006 and 2007 California tax returns and has issued a Notice of Proposed Assessment primarily related to the Company's R&D Credits claimed in those years. The Company has filed a protest against the proposed assessment and is currently in the midst of the Franchise Tax Board Protest process. The years 1997 through 2005, as well as 2008 through 2013 remain subject to examination by the state of California. The Company has no significant foreign jurisdiction audits underway. The years 2011 through 2014 remain subject to examination by foreign jurisdictions. Given the potential outcome of the current examinations, as well as the impact of the current examination on the potential expiration of the statute of limitations, it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change within the next twelve months. However, at this time, an estimate of the range of reasonably possible adjustments to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits cannot be made.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

Streaming Content

As of June 30, 2015, the Company had $10.1 billion of obligations comprised of $2.5 billion included in "Current content liabilities" and $1.9 billion of "Non-current content liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and $5.7 billion of obligations that are not reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $9.5 billion of obligations comprised of $2.1 billion included in "Current content liabilities" and $1.6 billion of "Non-current content liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and $5.8 billion of obligations that are not reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The expected timing of payments for these streaming content obligations is as follows:

	As of
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Less than one year	$	4,271,285	$	3,747,648
Due after one year and through three years	4,791,033		4,495,103
Due after three years and through five years	961,784		1,164,308
Due after five years	49,307		44,053
Total streaming content obligations	$	10,073,409	$	9,451,112

A streaming content obligation is incurred at the time the Company enters into an agreement to obtain future titles. Once a title becomes available, a content liability is generally recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Certain agreements include the obligation to license rights for unknown future titles, the ultimate quantity and/or fees for which are not yet determinable as of the reporting date. The Company does not include any estimated obligation for these future titles beyond the known minimum amount. However, the unknown obligations are expected to be significant and the expected timing of payments could range from less than one year to more than five years.

The Company has entered into certain licenses with performing rights organizations ("PROs"), and is currently involved in negotiations with other PROs, that hold certain rights to music and other entertainment works "publicly performed" in connection with streaming content into various territories. Accruals for estimated license fees are recorded and then adjusted based on any change in estimates. These amounts are included in the streaming content obligations. The results of these negotiations are uncertain and may be materially different from management's estimates.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, in the normal course of its operations, the Company is subject to litigation matters and claims, including claims relating to employee relations, business practices and patent infringement. Litigation can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict and the Company's view of these matters may change in the future as the litigation and events related thereto unfold. The Company expenses legal fees as incurred. The Company records a provision for contingent losses when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. An

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unfavorable outcome to any legal matter, if material, could have an adverse effect on the Company's operations or its financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

On January 13, 2012, the first of three purported shareholder class action lawsuits was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. Two additional purported shareholder class action lawsuits were filed in the same court on January 27, 2012 and February 29, 2012 alleging substantially similar claims.  These lawsuits were consolidated into In re Netflix, Inc., Securities Litigation, Case No. 3:12-cv-00225-SC, and the Court selected lead plaintiffs. On June 26, 2012, lead plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint which alleged violations of the federal securities laws. The Court dismissed the consolidated complaint with leave to amend on February 13, 2013. Lead plaintiffs filed a first amended consolidated complaint on March 22, 2013. The Court dismissed the first amended consolidated complaint with prejudice on August 20, 2013, and judgment was entered on September 27, 2013. Lead plaintiffs filed a motion to alter or amend the judgment and requested leave to file a second amended complaint on October 25, 2013. On January 17, 2014, the Court denied that motion. On February 18, 2014, lead plaintiffs appealed that decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Management has determined a potential loss is reasonably possible however, based on its current knowledge, management does not believe that the amount of such possible loss or a range of potential loss is reasonably estimable

On November 23, 2011, the first of six purported shareholder derivative suits was filed in the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. Five additional purported shareholder derivative suits were subsequently filed: two in the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County on February 9, 2012 and May 2, 2012; and three in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on February 13, 2012, February 24, 2012 and April 2, 2012. The purported shareholder derivative suits filed in the Northern District of California have been voluntarily dismissed. On July 5, 2012, the purported shareholder derivative suits filed in Santa Clara County were consolidated into In re Netflix, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Case No. 1-12-cv-218399, and lead counsel was appointed. A consolidated complaint was filed on December 4, 2012, with plaintiffs seeking compensatory damages and other relief. The consolidated complaint alleges, among other things, that certain of the Company's current and former officers and directors breached their fiduciary duties, issued false and misleading statements primarily regarding the Company's streaming business, violated accounting rules concerning segment reporting, violated provisions of the California Corporations Code, and wasted corporate assets. The consolidated complaint further alleges that the defendants caused the Company to buy back stock at artificially inflated prices to the detriment of the Company and its shareholders while contemporaneously selling personally held Company stock. The Company filed a demurrer to the consolidated complaint and a motion to stay the derivative litigation in favor of the related federal securities class action on February 4, 2013. On June 21, 2013, the Court granted the motion to stay the derivative litigation pending resolution of the related federal securities class action. Management has determined a potential loss is reasonably possible however, based on its current knowledge, management does not believe that the amount of such possible loss or a range of potential loss is reasonably estimable.

The Company is involved in other litigation matters not listed above but does not consider the matters to be material either individually or in the aggregate at this time. The Company's view of the matters not listed may change in the future as the litigation and events related thereto unfold.

Indemnification

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into contractual arrangements under which it has agreed to provide indemnification of varying scope and terms to business partners and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of the Company’s breach of such agreements and out of intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties. In these circumstances, payment may be conditional on the other party making a claim pursuant to the procedures specified in the particular contract.

The Company's obligations under these agreements may be limited in terms of time or amount, and in some instances, the Company may have recourse against third parties for certain payments. In addition, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and certain of its officers that will require it, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. The terms of such obligations vary.

It is not possible to make a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount of future payments under these or similar agreements due to the conditional nature of the Company’s obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. No amount has been accrued in the accompanying consolidated financial statements with respect to these indemnification obligations.

10. Segment Information

The Company has three reportable segments: Domestic streaming, International streaming and Domestic DVD. Segment information is presented in the same manner that the Company’s chief operating decision maker ("CODM") reviews the operating results in assessing performance and allocating resources. The Company’s CODM reviews revenues and contribution profit (loss) for each of the reportable segments. Contribution profit (loss) is defined as revenues less cost of revenues and marketing expenses directly incurred by the segment. The Company has aggregated the results of the International operating segments into one reportable segment because these operating segments share similar long-term economic and other qualitative characteristics.

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The Domestic and International streaming segments derive revenues from monthly membership fees for services consisting solely of streaming content. The Domestic DVD segment derives revenues from monthly membership fees for services consisting solely of DVD-by-mail. Revenues and the related payment card fees are attributed to the operating segment based on the nature of the underlying membership (streaming or DVD) and the geographic region from which the membership originates. There are no internal revenue transactions between the Company’s segments.

Cost of revenues are primarily attributed to the operating segment based on the amounts directly incurred by the segment to obtain content and deliver it to the specific region. Content rights increasingly include multiple geographies as the Company aspires to obtain global content rights to support global expansion. The Company allocates this content between the International and Domestic segments based on estimated fair market value. Marketing expenses are primarily comprised of advertising expenses which are generally included in the segment in which the expenditures are directly incurred.

The Company's long-lived tangible assets were located as follows:

	As of
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
United States	$	160,135	$	138,704
International	11,261		11,171

The following table represents segment information for the quarter ended June 30, 2015:

	As of/ Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	42,300		23,251			5,314		—
Revenues	$	1,025,913	$	454,763		$	164,018	$	1,644,694
Cost of revenues	612,691		422,966			86,095		1,121,752
Marketing	73,427		123,713			—		197,140
Contribution profit (loss)	$	339,795	$	(91,916	)	$	77,923	$	325,802
Other operating expenses								250,967
Operating income								74,835
Other income (expense)								(34,345		)
Provision for income taxes								14,155
Net income								$	26,335

	As of/ Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	42,300		23,251			5,314		—
Revenues	$	2,010,445	$	870,160		$	337,218	$	3,217,823
Cost of revenues	1,195,220		798,244			174,689		2,168,153
Marketing	162,978		228,839			—		391,817
Contribution profit (loss)	$	652,247	$	(156,923	)	$	162,529	$	657,853
Other operating expenses								485,562
Operating income								172,291
Other income (expense)								(93,375		)
Provision for income taxes								28,885
Net income								$	50,031

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The following table represents segment information for the quarter ended June 30, 2014:

	As of/ Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	36,244		13,801			6,261		—
Revenues	$	838,225	$	307,461		$	194,721	$	1,340,407
Cost of revenues	546,223		266,697			101,928		914,848
Marketing	64,727		56,036			—		120,763
Contribution profit (loss)	$	227,275	$	(15,272	)	$	92,793	$	304,796
Other operating expenses								175,196
Operating income								129,600
Other income (expense)								(12,228		)
Provision for income taxes								46,354
Net income								$	71,018

	As of/ Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	36,244		13,801			6,261		—
Revenues	$	1,636,842	$	574,579		$	399,075	$	2,610,496
Cost of revenues	1,063,317		511,964			208,753		1,784,034
Marketing	144,985		112,876			—		257,861
Contribution profit (loss)	$	428,540	$	(50,261	)	$	190,322	$	568,601
Other operating expenses								341,406
Operating income								227,195
Other income (expense)								(20,879		)
Provision for income taxes								82,183
Net income								$	124,133

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The following table represents the amortization of the content library:

	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming		Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Three months ended June 30,
2015	$	462,228	$	360,372	$	20,813	$	843,413
2014	409,896		229,141		16,923		655,960
Six months ended June 30,
2015	894,217		677,901		41,998		1,614,116
2014	796,211		443,561		33,044		1,272,816

The following table represents total content library, net:

	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming		Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
As of June 30, 2015	$	4,213,101	$	1,910,847	$	27,765	$	6,151,713
As of December 31, 2014	3,476,226		1,392,701		30,101		4,899,028

(1) A membership (also referred to as a subscription or member) is defined as the right to receive either the Netflix streaming service or Netflix DVD service. Memberships are assigned to territories based on the geographic location used at time of sign up as determined by the Company's internal systems, which utilize industry standard geo-location technology. The Company offers free-trial memberships to new and certain rejoining members. For inclusion in the definition of a membership in the above metrics, a method of payment is required to be provided even during the free-trial period. Total memberships therefore include those who are on a free-trial and have provided a method of payment. A membership is canceled and ceases to be reflected in the above metrics as of the effective cancellation date. Voluntary cancellations become effective at the end of the prepaid membership period, while involuntary cancellation of the service, as a result of a failed method of payment, becomes effective immediately.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to statements regarding: our core strategy; the impact of, and the Company’s response to, new accounting standards; pricing; dividends; impact of foreign currency; investments in marketing and content, including original content; international expansion and investments related thereto; cash use in connection with content acquisitions and licensing and international expansion; contribution margin and free cash flow trends; deferred tax assets; accessing and obtaining additional capital and future contractual obligations. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those included in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on January 29, 2015, in particular the risk factors discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item IA. 

We assume no obligation to revise or publicly release any revision to any forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless required by law.

Investors and others should note that we announce material financial information to our investors using our investor relations website (http://ir.netflix.com), SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. We use these channels, as well as social media, to communicate with our members and the public about our company, our services and other issues. It is possible that the information we post on social media could be deemed to be material information. Therefore, we encourage investors, the media, and others interested in our company to review the information we post on the United States ("U.S.") social media channels listed on our investor relations website.

Overview

We are the world’s leading Internet television network with over 65 million memberships in over 50 countries enjoying more than 100 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. Additionally, in the U.S., our members can receive DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.

We are a pioneer in the Internet delivery of TV shows and movies, launching our streaming service in 2007. Since this launch, we have developed an ecosystem for Internet-connected screens and have licensed and acquired increasing amounts of content that enable consumers to enjoy TV shows and movies directly on their TVs, computers and mobile devices. As a result of these efforts, we have experienced growing consumer acceptance of, and interest in, the delivery of TV shows and movies directly over the Internet. Historically, our acquisition of new memberships has been seasonal with the first and fourth quarters representing our strongest net membership additions and our second quarter representing the lowest net membership additions in a calendar year.

Our core strategy is to grow our streaming membership business globally within the parameters of our consolidated net income and contribution profit (loss) targets. We are continuously improving our members' experience by expanding our streaming content with a focus on a programming mix of content that delights our members. In addition, we are perpetually enhancing our user interface and expanding our streaming service to more Internet-connected screens.

Results of Operations

The following represents our consolidated performance highlights:

	Three Months Ended				Change
	June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014		Q2'15 vs. Q2'14
	(in thousands, except percentages)
Global streaming memberships	65,551		50,045		31	%
Revenues	$	1,644,694	$	1,340,407	23	%
Operating income	74,835		129,600		(42	)%
Net income	26,335		71,018		(63	)%

Consolidated revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2015 increased $304.3 million as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014 due to growth in global streaming memberships, partially offset by the impacts of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Cost of revenues and operating expenses increased due to increased expenses relating to our streaming content as well as to our international expansion. Net income decreased $44.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014 as a result of the decrease in operating income and a $21.9 million increase in interest expense primarily related to our additional debt issued in February 2015.

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We offer three types of streaming membership plans. In the U.S. our basic plan is priced at $7.99 per month and includes access to standard definition quality streaming on a single screen at a time. Our most popular streaming plan, which includes access to high definition quality streaming on two screens concurrently, is priced at $8.99 per month for memberships which commenced after the second quarter of 2014 when we had increased the membership fee from $7.99 per month. Existing memberships were grandfathered in at $7.99 for two years, as long as they remain a member. Our premium plan, which we introduced in the second quarter of 2013, is priced at $11.99 per month and includes access to high definition and ultra-high definition quality content on four screens concurrently. Internationally, pricing for the three types of membership plans is structured similarly to the U.S. and ranges from the U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $5.00 per month to $19.00 per month. We expect that from time to time the prices of our membership plans may change.

The following represents the key elements to our segment results of operations:

• We define contribution profit as revenues less cost of revenues and marketing expenses. We believe this is an important measure of our operating segment performance as it represents each segment's performance before global corporate costs.

• For the Domestic and International streaming segments, content expenses, which include the amortization of the streaming content library and other expenses associated with the licensing and acquisition of streaming content, represent the vast majority of cost of revenues. Streaming content rights are generally specific to a geographic region, but increasingly include multiple geographies as we aspire to obtain global content rights to support our global expansion. We allocate these content rights between the International and Domestic segments based on estimated fair market value. Our international expansion will require us to obtain additional streaming content to support new international markets. Other cost of revenues such as streaming delivery expenses, customer service and payment processing fees tend to be lower as a percentage of total cost of revenues as compared to content licensing expenses. We utilize both our own and third-party content delivery networks to help us efficiently stream a high volume of content to our members over the Internet. Streaming delivery expenses, therefore, also include equipment costs related to our content delivery network ("Open Connect") and all third-party costs associated with delivering streaming content over the Internet. Cost of revenues in the Domestic DVD segment consist primarily of delivery expenses, content expenses, including amortization of DVD content library and revenue sharing expenses, and other expenses associated with our DVD processing and customer service centers. Delivery expenses for the Domestic DVD segment consist of the postage costs to mail DVDs to and from our members and the packaging and label costs for the mailers.

• For the Domestic and International streaming segments, marketing expenses consist primarily of advertising expenses and payments made to our affiliates and device partners. Advertising expenses include promotional activities such as online and television advertising. Payments to our affiliates and device partners include fixed fee and/or revenue sharing payments. Marketing expenses are primarily incurred by our Domestic and International streaming segments given our focus on building consumer awareness of the streaming offerings. Marketing expenses incurred by our International streaming segment have been significant and will fluctuate dependent upon the number of international territories in which our streaming service is offered and the timing of the launch of new territories. We do not incur marketing expenses for the Domestic DVD segment.

• We have demonstrated our ability to grow domestic streaming contribution margin as evidenced by the increase in contribution margin from 12% when we first began separately reporting Domestic streaming results in the fourth quarter of 2011 to 33% in the second quarter of 2015. As a result of our focus on growing the streaming segments, contribution margins for the Domestic and International streaming segments are lower than for our Domestic DVD segment. Investments in content and marketing associated with the International streaming segment will continue to fluctuate dependent upon the number of international territories in which our streaming service is offered and the timing of the launch of new territories.

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Domestic Streaming Segment

Three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014

	As of/ Three Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			Q2'15 vs. Q2'14
	(in thousands, except revenue per membership and percentages)
Memberships:
Net additions	903			570			333		58	%
Memberships at end of period	42,300			36,244			6,056		17	%
Paid memberships at end of period	41,057			35,085			5,972		17	%
Average monthly revenue per paying membership	$	8.41		$	8.04		$	0.37	5	%
Contribution profit:
Revenues	$	1,025,913		$	838,225		$	187,688	22	%
Cost of revenues	612,691			546,223			66,468		12	%
Marketing	73,427			64,727			8,700		13	%
Contribution profit	339,795			227,275			112,520		50	%
Contribution margin	33		%	27		%

In the Domestic streaming segment, we derive revenues from monthly membership fees for services consisting solely of streaming content. The increase in our domestic streaming revenues was primarily due to the 17% growth in the average number of paid memberships, as well as the 5% increase in average monthly revenue per paying membership resulting from our price increase and introduction of higher priced plans. Our two-screen high-definition plan continues to be the most popular plan choice for new memberships.

The increase in domestic streaming cost of revenues was primarily due to a $54.3 million increase in content expenses relating to our existing and new streaming content, including more exclusive and original programming. In addition, streaming delivery expenses increased by $5.1 million and other costs, such as payment processing fees and customer service call centers, increased $7.1 million due to our growing member base.

Domestic marketing expenses increased primarily due to an increase in advertising and public relations spending.

Our Domestic streaming segment had a contribution margin of 33% for the three months ended June 30, 2015, which increased as compared to the contribution margin of 27% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 due to growth in paid memberships and revenue which continued to outpace content and marketing spending.

Six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014

	As of/ Six Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			YTD'15 vs. YTD'14
	(in thousands, except revenue per membership and percentages)
Memberships:
Net additions	3,186			2,824			362		13	%
Memberships at end of period	42,300			36,244			6,056		17	%
Paid memberships at end of period	41,057			35,085			5,972		17	%
Average monthly revenue per paying membership	$	8.41		$	8.05		$	0.36	4	%
Contribution profit:
Revenues	$	2,010,445		$	1,636,842		$	373,603	23	%
Cost of revenues	1,195,220			1,063,317			131,903		12	%
Marketing	162,978			144,985			17,993		12	%
Contribution profit	652,247			428,540			223,707		52	%
Contribution margin	32		%	26		%

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The increase in our domestic streaming revenues was primarily due to the 18% growth in the average number of paid memberships, as well as the 4% increase in average monthly revenue per paying membership resulting from our price increase and introduction of higher priced plans.

The increase in domestic streaming cost of revenues was primarily due to a $103.5 million increase in content expenses relating to our existing and new streaming content, including more exclusive and original programming. In addition, streaming delivery expenses increased by $13.6 million and other costs, such as payment processing fees and customer service call centers, increased $14.8 million due to our growing member base.

Domestic marketing expenses increased primarily due to an increase in advertising and public relations spending.

Our Domestic streaming segment had a contribution margin of 32% for the six months ended June 30, 2015, which increased as compared to the contribution margin of 26% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 due to growth in paid memberships and revenue which continued to outpace content and marketing spending.

International Streaming Segment

Three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014

	As of /Three Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			Q2'15 vs. Q2'14
	(in thousands, except revenue per membership and percentages)
Memberships:
Net additions	2,374			1,118			1,256			112	%
Memberships at end of period	23,251			13,801			9,450			68	%
Paid memberships at end of period	21,649			12,907			8,742			68	%
Average monthly revenue per paying membership	$	7.40		$	8.31		$	(0.91	)	(11	)%
Contribution profit (loss):
Revenues	$	454,763		$	307,461		$	147,302		48	%
Cost of revenues	422,966			266,697			156,269			59	%
Marketing	123,713			56,036			67,677			121	%
Contribution loss	(91,916		)	(15,272		)	(76,644		)	502	%
Contribution margin	(20		)%	(5		)%

In the International streaming segment, we derive revenues from monthly membership fees for services consisting solely of streaming content. We launched our streaming service in Canada in September 2010 and have continuously expanded our services internationally with launches in Latin America in September 2011, the U.K. and Ireland in January 2012, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway in October 2012, the Netherlands in September 2013, and Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Luxembourg in September 2014. In the first quarter of 2015, we launched our service in Australia and New Zealand. Later this year, in keeping with our global strategy, we expect to launch in additional markets, including Japan, Spain, Portugal and Italy.

The increase in our international revenues was due to the 66% growth in the average number of paid international memberships offset partially by an 11% decrease in average monthly revenue per paying membership. The decrease in average monthly revenue per paying membership was due to the impact of exchange rate fluctuations and to a lesser extent the impact of absorbing higher VAT rates across our European markets beginning January 1, 2015. These decreases were partially offset by the price increase on our most popular streaming plan and the introduction of the premium plan in 2014. We believe international revenues would have been approximately $83 million higher if foreign exchange rates had remained consistent with the foreign exchange rates from the second quarter of 2014. Average paid international streaming memberships account for 33% of global average paid streaming memberships as of June 30, 2015, as compared to 26% of global average paid streaming memberships as of June 30, 2014.

The increase in international cost of revenues was primarily due to a $134.8 million increase in content expenses relating to existing and new streaming content, including streaming content for territories launched in the last twelve months as well as more exclusive and original programming. Other costs increased $21.5 million primarily due to increases in our streaming delivery expenses, costs associated with our customer service call centers and payment processing fees, all driven by our growing member base. The increases in content and other costs were partially offset by a decrease resulting from exchange rate fluctuations.

International marketing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2015increased as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014 mainly due to expenses for territories launched in the last twelve months.

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International contribution losses increased for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014, due to increased spending for our international expansion and due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Had foreign exchange rates remained consistent with foreign exchange rates from the second quarter of 2014, we believe international contribution losses would have been approximately $27 million lower in the second quarter of 2015. Our International streaming segment does not benefit from the established member base that exists for the Domestic streaming segment. Therefore our investments in streaming content and marketing programs which drive membership growth and viewing in our International markets have been significant and are larger initially relative to revenues, in particular as new territories are launched.

Six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014

	As of /Six Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			YTD'15 vs. YTD'14
	(in thousands, except revenue per membership and percentages)
Memberships:
Net additions	4,974			2,871			2,103			73	%
Memberships at end of period	23,251			13,801			9,450			68	%
Paid memberships at end of period	21,649			12,907			8,742			68	%
Average monthly revenue per paying membership	$	7.53		$	8.30		$	(0.77	)	(9	)%
Contribution profit (loss):
Revenues	$	870,160		$	574,579		$	295,581		51	%
Cost of revenues	798,244			511,964			286,280			56	%
Marketing	228,839			112,876			115,963			103	%
Contribution loss	(156,923		)	(50,261		)	(106,662		)	212	%
Contribution margin	(18		)%	(9		)%

The increase in our international revenues was due to the 67% growth in the average number of paid international memberships offset partially by a 9% decrease in average monthly revenue per paying membership. The decrease in average monthly revenue per paying membership was due to the impact of exchange rate fluctuations and to a lesser extent the impact of absorbing higher VAT rates across our European markets beginning January 1, 2015. These decreases were partially offset by the price increase on our most popular streaming plan and the introduction of the premium plan in 2014. We believe international revenues would have been approximately $129 million higher in the first half of 2015 if foreign exchange rates had remained consistent with the foreign exchange rates from the first half of 2014.

The increase in international cost of revenues was primarily due to a $242.8 million increase in content expenses relating to expenses for territories launched in the last twelve months, coupled with existing and new streaming content, including more exclusive and original programming. Other costs increased $43.5 million primarily due to increases in our streaming delivery expenses, costs associated with our customer service call centers and payment processing fees, all driven by our growing member base. The increases in content and other costs were partially offset by a decrease resulting from exchange rate fluctuations.

International marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015increased as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014 mainly due to expenses for territories launched in the last twelve months.

International contribution losses increased for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014, due to our increased spending for our international expansion and due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Had foreign exchange rates remained consistent with foreign exchange rates from the first half of 2014, we believe international contribution losses would have been approximately $42 million lower in the first half of 2015.

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Domestic DVD Segment

Three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014

	As of/ Three Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			Q2'15 vs. Q2'14
	(in thousands, except revenue per membership and percentages)
Memberships:
Net losses	(250		)	(391		)	(141		)	(36	)%
Memberships at end of period	5,314			6,261			(947		)	(15	)%
Paid memberships at end of period	5,219			6,167			(948		)	(15	)%
Average monthly revenue per paying membership	$	10.23		$	10.24		$	(0.01	)	—	%
Contribution profit:
Revenues	$	164,018		$	194,721		$	(30,703	)	(16	)%
Cost of revenues	86,095			101,928			(15,833		)	(16	)%
Contribution profit	77,923			92,793			(14,870		)	(16	)%
Contribution margin	48		%	48		%

In the Domestic DVD segment, we derive revenues from our DVD-by-mail membership services. The price per plan for DVD-by-mail varies from $4.99 to $43.99 per month according to the plan chosen by the member. DVD-by-mail plans differ by the number of DVDs that a member may have out at any given point. Members electing access to high definition Blu-ray discs, in addition to standard definition DVDs, pay a surcharge ranging from $2 to $4 per month for our most popular plans.

The decrease in our domestic DVD revenues was due to a 16% decrease in the average number of paid memberships.

The decrease in domestic DVD cost of revenues was primarily due to a $3.9 million decrease in content expenses and a $9.7 million decrease in delivery expenses resulting from a 20% decrease in the number of DVDs mailed to members. The decrease in shipments was driven by a decline in the number of DVD memberships coupled with a decrease in usage by these members. Other costs, primarily those associated with processing and customer service expenses, decreased $2.2 million primarily due to a decrease in hub operation expenses resulting from the decline in DVD shipments.

Our Domestic DVD segment contribution margin was flat for the three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014.

Six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014

	As of/ Six Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			YTD'15 vs. YTD'14
	(in thousands, except revenue per membership and percentages)
Memberships:
Net losses	(453		)	(669		)	(216		)	(32	)%
Memberships at end of period	5,314			6,261			(947		)	(15	)%
Paid memberships at end of period	5,219			6,167			(948		)	(15	)%
Average monthly revenue per paying membership	$	10.30		$	10.25		$	0.05		—	%
Contribution profit:
Revenues	$	337,218		$	399,075		$	(61,857	)	(16	)%
Cost of revenues	174,689			208,753			(34,064		)	(16	)%
Contribution profit	162,529			190,322			(27,793		)	(15	)%
Contribution margin	48		%	48		%

The decrease in our domestic DVD revenues was due to a 16% decrease in the average number of paid memberships.

The decrease in domestic DVD cost of revenues was primarily due to a $6.3 million decrease in content expenses and a $21.7 million decrease in delivery expenses resulting from a 22% decrease in the number of DVDs mailed to members. The decrease in shipments was driven by a decline in the number of DVD memberships coupled with a decrease in usage by these members. Other costs, primarily those

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associated with processing and customer service expenses, decreased $6.1 million primarily due to a decrease in hub operation expenses resulting from the decline in DVD shipments.

Our Domestic DVD segment contribution margin was flat for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Consolidated Operating Expenses

Technology and Development

Technology and development expenses consist of payroll and related costs incurred in making improvements to our service offerings, including testing, maintaining and modifying our user interface, our recommendation, merchandising and streaming delivery technology, as well as our telecommunications systems and infrastructures. Technology and development expenses also include costs associated with computer hardware and software.

Three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014

	Three Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			Q2'15 vs. Q2'14
	(in thousands, except percentages)
Technology and development	$	155,061		$	115,182		$	39,879	35	%
As a percentage of revenues	9		%	9		%

The increase in technology and development expenses was primarily due to a $31.2 million increase in personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation expense, resulting from an increase in compensation for our existing employees and a 19% growth in average headcount supporting continued improvements in our streaming service and our international expansion.

Six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014

	Six Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			YTD'15 vs. YTD'14
	(in thousands, except percentages)
Technology and development	$	298,167		$	225,492		72,675	32	%
As a percentage of revenues	9		%	9		%

The increase in technology and development expenses was primarily due to a $58.1 million increase in personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation expense, resulting from an increase in compensation for our existing employees and an 18% growth in average headcount supporting continued improvements in our streaming service and our international expansion.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses consist of payroll and related expenses for corporate personnel, as well as professional fees and other general corporate expenses.

Three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014

	Three Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			Q2'15 vs. Q2'14
	(in thousands, except percentages)
General and administrative	$	95,906		$	60,014		$	35,892	60	%
As a percentage of revenues	6		%	4		%

General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to a $29.5 million increase in personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation expense, resulting from a 55% increase in average headcount primarily to support our international and original content expansion, and an increase in compensation for existing employees.

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Six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014

	Six Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			YTD'15 vs. YTD'14
	(in thousands, except percentages)
General and administrative	$	187,395		$	115,914		71,481	62	%
As a percentage of revenues	6		%	4		%

General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to a $57.0 million increase in personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation expense, resulting from a 54% increase in average headcount primarily to support our international and original content expansion, and an increase in compensation for existing employees.

Interest Expense

Interest expense consists primarily of the interest associated with our outstanding long-term debt obligations, including the amortization of debt issuance costs, as well as interest on our lease financing obligations.

Three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014

	Three Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			Q2'15 vs. Q2'14
	(in thousands, except percentages)
Interest expense	$	(35,217	)	$	(13,328	)	$	(21,889	)	164	%
As a percentage of revenues	2		%	1		%

Six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014

	Six Months Ended						Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			YTD'15 vs. YTD'14
	(in thousands, except percentages)
Interest expense	$	(61,954	)	$	(23,380	)	(38,574	)	165	%
As a percentage of revenues	2		%	1		%

Interest expense primarily consisted of interest on our notes of $33.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and $59.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015. The increase in interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily due to the higher aggregate principal of interest bearing notes outstanding.

Interest and Other Income (Expense)

Interest and other income (expense) consists primarily of interest earned on cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments and foreign exchange gains and losses on foreign currency denominated balances.

Three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014

	Three Months Ended				Change
	June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014		Q2'15 vs. Q2'14
	(in thousands, except percentages)
Interest and other income (expense)	$	872	$	1,100	$	(228	)	(21	)%
As a percentage of revenues	NM		NM

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Six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014

	Six Months Ended					Change
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014		YTD'15 vs. YTD'14
	(in thousands, except percentages)
Interest and other income (expense)	$	(31,421	)	$	2,501	(33,922	)	(1,356	)%
As a percentage of revenues	1		%	NM

Interest and other income (expense) decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014 due to a $34.4 million foreign exchange loss for the first half of 2015 which resulted primarily from the remeasurement of significant content liabilities denominated in currencies other than functional currencies in our European entities coupled with the strengthening of the U.S. dollar.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were 35% and 39%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state taxes, foreign taxes and non-deductible expenses, partially offset by the California R&D credit.

The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were 37% and 40%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state taxes, foreign taxes and non-deductible expenses, partially offset by the California R&D credit.

The decrease in our effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily attributable to lower tax reserves on uncertain tax positions following an IRS Appeals settlement in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $2,796.8 million and $1,608.5 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Long-term debt was $2,400.0 million and $900.0 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. In 2015 we issued $1,500.0 million of long-term debt, and in February 2014 we issued $400.0 million of long-term debt. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Our primary uses of cash include content acquisition and licensing, streaming delivery, marketing programs and payroll. Payment terms for certain content agreements require more upfront cash payments relative to the expense and therefore, future investments could impact our liquidity. We expect to significantly increase our investments in international expansion and in streaming content, particularly in original content.

Our ability to obtain any additional financing that we may choose to, or need to, obtain to finance our international expansion, our investment in original content or otherwise, will depend on, among other things, our development efforts, business plans, operating performance and the condition of the capital markets at the time we seek financing. We may not be able to obtain such financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or debt securities, those securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to the rights of our common stock, and our stockholders may experience dilution.

As of June 30, 2015, $166.3 million of cash and cash equivalents were held by our foreign subsidiaries. If these funds are needed for our operations in the U.S., we would be required to accrue and pay U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes on the portion associated with undistributed earnings for certain foreign subsidiaries.

Free Cash Flow

We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating and investing activities excluding the non-operational cash flows from purchases, maturities and sales of short-term investments. We believe free cash flow is an important liquidity metric because it measures, during a given period, the amount of cash generated that is available to repay debt obligations, make investments and for certain other activities. Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net income, operating income, cash flow (used in) provided by operating activities, or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP.

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In assessing liquidity in relation to our results of operations, we compare free cash flow to net income, noting that the three major recurring differences are excess content payments over expense, non-cash stock-based compensation expense and other working capital differences. The excess content payments over expense is variable based on the payment terms of our content agreements and is expected to increase as we enter into more agreements with upfront cash payments, such as original content licenses and production of original content. Working capital differences include deferred revenue, taxes and semi-annual interest payments on our outstanding debt. Our receivables from members generally settle quickly and deferred revenue is a source of cash flow.

Three months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014

	Three Months Ended
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(181,343	)	$	56,024
Net cash used in investing activities	(48,330		)	(28,953		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	62,547			28,473
Non-GAAP free cash flow reconciliation:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(181,343		)	56,024
Acquisition of DVD content library	(19,786		)	(20,981		)
Purchases of property and equipment	(27,538		)	(19,869		)
Other assets	(639		)	1,129
Non-GAAP free cash flow	$	(229,306	)	$	16,303

Cash used in operating activities increased $237.4 million, primarily due to increased payments for content other than DVD library of $339.6 million or 42%, as well as increased payments associated with higher operating expenses. The increased use of cash was partially offset by a $304.3 million or 23% increase in revenues.

Cash used in investing activities increased $19.4 million, primarily due to a decrease in the proceeds from the sale and maturities of short-term investments, net of purchases of $11.1 million coupled with a $7.7 million increase in the purchases of property and equipment.

Cash provided by financing activities increased $34.1 million primarily due to the $24.8 million increase in excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.

Free cash flow was $255.6 million lower than net income for the three months ended June 30, 2015 primarily due to $264.2 million of content cash payments over expense coupled with $53.9 million non-favorable other working capital differences, partially offset by $33.9 million related to interest on our notes and $28.6 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

Free cash flow was $54.7 million lower than net income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 primarily due to $109.5 million of content cash payments over expense, partially offset by $29.3 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense and $25.5 million favorable other working capital differences.

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Six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2014

	Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	$	(308,725	)	$	92,383
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(91,152		)	28,686
Net cash provided by financing activities	1,584,981			486,659
Non-GAAP free cash flow reconciliation:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(308,725		)	92,383
Acquisition of DVD content library	(42,692		)	(35,895		)
Purchases of property and equipment	(40,574		)	(33,203		)
Other assets	(414		)	1,424
Non-GAAP free cash flow	$	(392,405	)	$	24,709

Cash used in operating activities increased $401.1 million, primarily due to increased payments for content other than DVD library of $642.3 million or 41%, as well as increased payments associated with higher operating expenses. The increased use of cash was partially offset by a $607.3 million or 23% increase in revenues.

Cash used in investing activities increased $119.8 million, primarily due to a decrease in the proceeds from the sale and maturities of short-term investments, net of purchases of $103.8 million coupled with an increase of $7.4 million in the purchases of property and equipment as well as a $6.8 million increase in acquisition of DVD content library, as more DVDs were obtained through direct purchase than through revenue sharing agreements.

Cash provided by financing activities increased $1,098.3 million primarily due to the $1,482.4 million net proceeds from the issuance of the 5.50% Notes and the 5.875% Notes in the six months ended June 30, 2015 compared to the $392.9 million net proceeds from the issuance of the 5.750% Notes in the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Free cash flow was $442.4 million lower than net income for the six months ended June 30, 2015 primarily due to $532.3 million of content cash payments over expense, partially offset by $33.9 million favorable other working capital differences, and $56.0 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense.

Free cash flow was $99.4 million lower than net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 primarily due to $220.1 million of content cash payments over expense, partially offset by $55.1 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, $25.6 million in deferred revenue and $40.0 million favorable other working capital differences.

Contractual Obligations

For the purpose of this table, contractual obligations for purchases of goods or services are defined as agreements that are enforceable and legally binding and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. The expected timing of payment of the obligations discussed below is estimated based on information available to us as of June 30, 2015. Timing of payments and actual amounts paid may be different depending on the time of receipt of goods or services or changes to agreed-upon amounts for some obligations. The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2015:

	Payments due by Period
Contractual obligations (in thousands):	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		More than 5 years
Streaming content obligations (1)	$	10,073,409	$	4,271,285	$	4,791,033	$	961,784	$	49,307
Debt (2)	3,510,125		152,000		270,750		270,750		2,816,625
Lease obligations (3)	234,315		43,038		66,075		37,630		87,572
Other purchase obligations (4)	379,735		196,096		180,014		3,370		255
Total	$	14,197,584	$	4,662,419	$	5,307,872	$	1,273,534	$	2,953,759

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(1) As of June 30, 2015, streaming content obligations were comprised of $2.5 billion included in "Current content liabilities" and $1.9 billion of "Non-current content liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and $5.7 billion of obligations that are not reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as they do not yet meet the criteria for asset recognition.

Streaming content obligations increased $0.6 billion from $9.5 billion as of December 31, 2014 to $10.1 billion as of June 30, 2015 primarily due to multi-year commitments primarily associated with the continued expansion of our exclusive and original programming.

A streaming content obligation is incurred at the time we enter into an agreement to obtain future titles. Once a title becomes available, a content liability is generally recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Certain agreements include the obligation to license rights for unknown future titles, the ultimate quantity and/or fees for which are not yet determinable as of the reporting date. Traditional film output deals, like the future output deal with Disney, or certain TV series license agreements where the number of seasons to be aired is unknown, are examples of these types of license agreements. The contractual obligations table above does not include any estimated obligation for the unknown future titles, payment for which could range from less than one year to more than five years. However, these unknown obligations are expected to be significant and we believe could include approximately $3 billion to $5 billion over the next three years, with the payments for the vast majority of such amounts expected to occur after the next twelve months. The foregoing range is based on considerable management judgments and the actual amounts may differ. Once we know the title that we will receive and the license fees, we include the amount in the contractual obligations table above.

(2) Long-term debt obligations include our Notes consisting of principal and interest payments, see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for further details.

(3) Lease obligations include lease financing obligations of $8.1 million related to our current Los Gatos, California headquarters for which we are the deemed owner for accounting purposes, commitments of $151.6 million for our expanded headquarters with lease agreement commencing after the leased buildings have been constructed and other commitments of $74.6 million for facilities under non-cancelable operating leases. These leases have expiration dates varying through approximately 2025.

(4) Other purchase obligations include all other non-cancelable contractual obligations. These contracts are primarily related to streaming delivery, DVD content acquisition, and miscellaneous open purchase orders for which we have not received the related services or goods.

As of June 30, 2015, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $38.1 million and an additional $0.4 million for gross interest and penalties classified as “Other non-current liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At this time, we are not able to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the timing of payments in individual years due to uncertainties in the timing of tax audit outcomes; therefore, such amounts are not included in the above contractual obligation table.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any transactions with unconsolidated entities, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, whereby we have financial guarantees, subordinated retained interests, derivative instruments, or other contingent arrangements that expose us to material continuing risks, contingent liabilities, or any other obligation under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk, or credit risk support to us.

Indemnification

The information set forth under Note 9 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements under the caption “Indemnification” is incorporated herein by reference.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of

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contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. The SEC has defined a company’s critical accounting policies as the ones that are most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results of operations, and which require a company to make its most difficult and subjective judgments. Based on this definition, we have identified the critical accounting policies and judgments addressed below. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Streaming Content

We license and acquire rights to stream TV shows, movies, and original content to members for unlimited viewing. These rights are for a fixed fee and specific windows of availability. Payment terms for certain content agreements require more upfront cash payments relative to the expense.

We capitalize the fee per title and record a corresponding liability at the gross amount of liabilities when the license period begins, the cost of the title is known and the title is accepted and available for streaming. The portion available for streaming within one year is recognized as “Current content library, net” and the remaining portion as “Non-current content library, net” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The acquisition of streaming content rights and the changes in related liabilities are classified within (cash used) provided by in operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

We also capitalize costs associated with the production of original content and include these amounts in "Non-current content library, net" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Capitalized production costs and other expenses associated with our originals such as participations and residuals have not been material to date.

We amortize the content library in “Cost of revenues” on a straight line or on an accelerated basis, as appropriate:

• For content that does not premiere on the Netflix service (representing the vast majority of content), we amortize on a straight-line basis over the shorter of each title's contractual window of availability or estimated period of use, beginning with the month of first availability. The amortization period typically ranges from six months to five years.

• For content that premieres on the Netflix service, we expect more upfront viewing due to the additional merchandising and marketing efforts for this original content available only on Netflix. Hence, we amortize on an accelerated basis over the amortization period, which is the shorter of four years or the license period, beginning with the month of first availability. If a subsequent season is added, the amortization period is extended by a year.

• If the cost per title cannot be reasonably estimated, the license fee is not capitalized and costs are expensed on a straight line basis over the license period. This typically occurs when the license agreement does not specify the number of titles, the license fee per title or the windows of availability per title.

We review factors impacting the amortization of the content library, including historical and estimated viewing patterns, on a regular basis. Our estimates related to these factors require considerable management judgment.  Changes in our estimates could have a significant impact on our future results of operations.

The content library is stated at the lower of unamortized cost or net realizable value. Streaming content (whether capitalized or not) is reviewed in aggregate at the geographic region level for impairment when an event or change in circumstances indicates a change in the expected usefulness of the content. Currently the level of geographic aggregation is determined based on the streaming content rights which are generally specific to a geographic region inclusive of several countries (such as Latin America). Increasingly our streaming content rights include multiple geographies as we aspire to obtain global content rights to support our global expansion. No material write-down from unamortized cost to a lower net realizable value was recorded in any of the periods presented.

We have entered into certain licenses with performing rights organizations ("PROs"), and are currently involved in negotiations with other PROs, that hold certain rights to music and other entertainment works "publicly performed" in connection with streaming content into various territories. Accruals for estimated license fees are recorded and then adjusted based on any changes in estimates. These amounts are included in the streaming content obligations. The results of these negotiations are uncertain and may be materially different from management's estimates.

Income Taxes

We record a provision for income taxes for the anticipated tax consequences of our reported results of operations using the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes are recognized by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases as well as net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The measurement of deferred tax assets is reduced, if necessary, by a valuation allowance for any tax benefits for which future realization is uncertain.

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Although we believe our assumptions, judgments and estimates are reasonable, changes in tax laws or our interpretation of tax laws and the resolution of any tax audits could significantly impact the amounts provided for income taxes in our consolidated financial statements.

In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, in full or in part, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results, and our forecast of future earnings, future taxable income and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. The assumptions utilized in determining future taxable income require significant judgment and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying businesses. Actual operating results in future years could differ from our current assumptions, judgments and estimates. However, we believe that it is more likely than not that substantially all deferred tax assets recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets will ultimately be realized. In the event we were to determine that we would not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax assets would be charged to earnings in the period in which we make such determination.

We did not recognize certain tax benefits from uncertain tax positions within the provision for income taxes. We may recognize a tax benefit only if it is more likely than not the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. At June 30, 2015, our estimated gross unrecognized tax benefits were $38.1 million of which $31.5 million, if recognized, would favorably impact our future earnings. Due to uncertainties in any tax audit outcome, our estimates of the ultimate settlement of our unrecognized tax positions may change and the actual tax benefits may differ significantly from the estimates. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding income taxes.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense at the grant date is based on the total number of options granted and an estimate of the fair value of the awards.

We calculate the fair value of our stock option grants using a lattice-binomial model. This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions. Changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of options granted and our results of operations could be impacted.

• Expected Volatility: Prior to January 1, 2015, our computation of expected volatility was based on a blend of historical volatility of our common stock and implied volatility of tradable forward call options to purchase shares of our common stock, as low trade volume of our tradable forward call options prior to 2011 precluded sole reliance on implied volatility. Beginning on January 1, 2015, expected volatility is based solely on implied volatility. We believe that implied volatility of publicly traded options in our common stock is more reflective of market conditions and, given consistently high trade volumes of the options, can reasonably be expected to be a better indicator of expected volatility than historical volatility of our common stock. An increase/decrease of 10% in our computation of expected volatility would increase/decrease the total stock-based compensation expense by approximately $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

• Suboptimal Exercise Factor:  Our computation of the suboptimal exercise factor is based on historical and estimated option exercise behavior. Prior to January 1, 2015, the Company bifurcated its option grants into two employee groupings (executive and non-executive) to determine the suboptimal exercise factor. Beginning on January 1, 2015, the Company began aggregating employee groupings for its determination of the suboptimal exercise factor as the previous bifurcation into two groupings did not have a material impact on the fair value of the options granted. An increase/decrease in the suboptimal exercise factor of 10% would increase/decrease the total stock-based compensation expense by approximately $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The information set forth under Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements under the caption “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” is incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For financial market risks related to changes in interest rates, reference is made to Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” contained in Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Our exposure to market risk has not changed significantly since December 31, 2014.

Foreign Currency Risk

International revenues and cost of revenues account for 27% and 37%, respectively of consolidated amounts for the first half of 2015. The majority of international revenues and a smaller portion of expenses are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and we therefore have foreign currency risk related to these currencies, which are primarily the euro, the British pound, the Canadian dollar, and the Brazilian real.

Accordingly, changes in exchange rates, and in particular a weakening of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar may negatively affect our revenue and contribution profit (loss) of our International streaming segment as expressed in U.S. dollars. In the first half of 2015, we believe our international revenues would have been approximately $129 million higher and our international contribution loss would have been approximately $42 million lower had foreign currency exchange rates been consistent with those in the first half of 2014.

We have also experienced and will continue to experience fluctuations in our net income as a result of gains (losses) on the settlement and the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies that are not the functional currency. In the first half of 2015, we recognized a $34.4 million foreign exchange loss which resulted primarily from the remeasurement of significant content liabilities denominated in currencies other than functional currencies in our European entities coupled with the strengthening of the U.S. dollar.

We do not use foreign exchange contracts to hedge any foreign currency exposures. The volatility of exchange rates depends on many factors that we cannot forecast with reliable accuracy. Our continued international expansion increases our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations and as a result such fluctuations could have a significant impact on our future results of operations.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The information set forth under Note 9 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements under the caption “Legal Proceedings” is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits:

ExhibitNumber	Exhibit Description	Incorporated by Reference				Filed Herewith
		Form	File No.	Exhibit	Filing Date
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation					X
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws	8-K	000-49802	3.1	March 20, 2009
4.1	Form of Common Stock Certificate	S-1/A	333-83878	4.1	April 16, 2002
4.2	Indenture, dated as of February 1, 2013, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.	8-K	001-35727	4.1	February 1, 2013
4.3	Indenture, dated as of February 19, 2014, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.	8-K	001-35727	4.1	February 19, 2014
4.4	Indenture, dated as of February 5, 2015, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.	8-K	001-35727	4.1	February 5, 2015
4.5	Indenture, dated as of February 5, 2015, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.	8-K	001-35727	4.2	February 5, 2015
10.1†	Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into by the registrant with each of its executive officers and directors	S-1/A	333-83878	10.1	March 20, 2002
10.2†	Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Plan	Def 14A	000-49802	A	March 31, 2006
10.3†	2011 Stock Plan	Def 14A	000-49802	A	April 20, 2011
10.4†	Amended and Restated Executive Severance and Retention Incentive Plan	10-K	001-35727	10.7	January 31, 2013
10.5	Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2014, by and among the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representative of the Initial Purchasers listed in Schedule 1 thereto	8-K	001-35727	10.1	February 19, 2014
10.6†	Performance Bonus Plan	Def 14A	001-35727	A	April 28, 2014
10.7	Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2015, by and among the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representative of the Initial Purchasers listed in Schedule 1 thereto	8-K	001-35727	10.1	February 5, 2015
10.8	Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2015, by and among the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representative of the Initial Purchasers listed in Schedule 1 thereto	8-K	001-35727	10.2	February 5, 2015
10.9	Purchase Agreement between Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representative of several initial purchasers, and Netflix, Inc. dated February 2, 2015	10-Q	001-35727	10.9	April 17, 2015
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
32.1*	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
101	The following financial information from Netflix, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 filed with the SEC on July 17, 2015, formatted in XBRL includes: (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.					X

* These certifications are not deemed filed by the SEC and are not to be incorporated by reference in any filing we make under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings.

† Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	NETFLIX, INC.
Dated: July 17, 2015	By:	/s/    REED HASTINGS
		Reed Hastings Chief Executive Officer (Principal executive officer)
Dated: July 17, 2015	By:	/s/    DAVID WELLS
		David Wells Chief Financial Officer (Principal financial and accounting officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

ExhibitNumber	Exhibit Description	Incorporated by Reference				Filed Herewith
		Form	File No.	Exhibit	Filing Date
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation					X
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws	8-K	000-49802	3.1	March 20, 2009
4.1	Form of Common Stock Certificate	S-1/A	333-83878	4.1	April 16, 2002
4.2	Indenture, dated as of February 1, 2013, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.	8-K	001-35727	4.1	February 1, 2013
4.3	Indenture, dated as of February 19, 2014, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.	8-K	001-35727	4.1	February 19, 2014
4.4	Indenture, dated as of February 5, 2015, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.	8-K	001-35727	4.1	February 5, 2015
4.4	Indenture, dated as of February 5, 2015, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.	8-K	001-35727	4.2	February 5, 2015
10.1†	Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into by the registrant with each of its executive officers and directors	S-1/A	333-83878	10.1	March 20, 2002
10.2†	Amended and Restated 2002 Stock Plan	Def 14A	000-49802	A	March 31, 2006
10.3†	2011 Stock Plan	Def 14A	000-49802	A	April 20, 2011
10.4†	Amended and Restated Executive Severance and Retention Incentive Plan	10-K	001-35727	10.7	February 1, 2013
10.5	Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2014, by and among the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representative of the Initial Purchasers listed in Schedule 1 thereto	8-K	001-35727	10.1	February 19, 2014
10.6†	Performance Bonus Plan	Def 14A	001-35727	A	April 28, 2014
10.7	Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2015, by and among the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representative of the Initial Purchasers listed in Schedule 1 thereto	8-K	001-35727	10.1	February 5, 2015
10.8	Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2015, by and among the Company and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representative of the Initial Purchasers listed in Schedule 1 thereto	8-K	001-35727	10.2	February 5, 2015
10.9	Purchase Agreement between Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, as representative of several initial purchasers, and Netflix, Inc. dated February 2, 2015	10-Q	001-35727	10.9	April 17, 2015
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
32.1*	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002					X
101	The following financial information from Netflix, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 filed with the SEC on July 17, 2015, formatted in XBRL includes: (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.					X

* These certifications are not deemed filed by the SEC and are not to be incorporated by reference in any filing we make under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings.

† Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan.

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EX-3.1

Exhibit 3.1

RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

NETFLIX, INC.

a Delaware corporation

ARTICLE I

The name of this corporation is Netflix, Inc. (the “corporation”).

ARTICLE II

The address of the registered office of the corporation in the State of Delaware is Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, Delaware 19801. The name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

ARTICLE III

The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted by the corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of Delaware, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended.

ARTICLE IV

The corporation is authorized to issue two classes of stock, to be designated, respectively, “Common Stock” and “Preferred Stock”. The total number of shares which the corporation shall have authority to issue is 5,000,000,000 consisting of 4,990,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share.

The Board of Directors of the corporation (the “Board”) is authorized, subject to any limitations prescribed by law, to provide for the issuance of shares of Preferred Stock in series, and to establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences, and rights of the shares of each such series and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof.

Each outstanding share of Common Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to one vote on each matter properly submitted to the stockholders of the corporation for their vote; provided, however, that, except as otherwise required by law, holders of Common Stock shall not be entitled to vote on any amendment to this Certificate of Incorporation (including any certificate of designation of Preferred Stock relating to any series of Preferred Stock) that relates solely to the terms of one or more outstanding series of Preferred Stock if the holders of such affected series are entitled, either separately or together as a class with the holders of one or more other such series, to vote thereon by law or pursuant to this Certificate of Incorporation (including any certificate of designation of Preferred Stock relating to any series of Preferred Stock).

ARTICLE V

The following provisions are inserted for the management of the business and the conduct of the affairs of the corporation, and for further definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the corporation and of its directors and stockholders:

A. The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board. In addition to the powers and authority expressly conferred upon them by statute or by this Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the corporation, the directors are hereby empowered to exercise all such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by the corporation.

B. The directors of the corporation need not be elected by written ballot unless the Bylaws so provide.

C. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the corporation must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders of the corporation and may not be effected by any consent in writing by such stockholders.

D. Special meetings of stockholders of the corporation may be called only by the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or by the Board acting pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Whole Board, and any power of stockholders to call a special meeting is specifically denied. Only such business shall be considered at a special meeting of stockholders as shall have been stated in the notice for such meeting. For purposes of this Certificate of Incorporation, the term “Whole Board” shall mean the total number of authorized directors of the corporation whether or not there exist any vacancies in previously authorized directorships.

ARTICLE VI

A. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect additional directors under specified circumstances, the number of directors shall be fixed from time to time exclusively by the Board pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by a majority of the Board. The directors, other than those who may be elected by the holders of any series of Preferred Stock under specified circumstances, shall be classified, with respect to the time for which they severally hold office, into three classes, as nearly equal in number as possible, one class to be originally elected for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2003, another class to be originally elected for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2004, and another class to be originally elected for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2005, with each class to hold office until its successor is duly elected and qualified. At each succeeding annual meeting of stockholders, directors elected to succeed those directors whose terms expire shall be elected for a term of office to expire at the third succeeding annual meeting of stockholders after their election.

B. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock then outstanding and unless the Board otherwise determines, newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors or any vacancies in the Board resulting from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office or other cause shall, unless otherwise provided by law or by resolution of the Board, be filled only by a majority vote of the directors then in office, whether or not less than a quorum, and directors so chosen shall hold office for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders at which the term of office of the class to which they have been chosen expires. No reduction in the authorized number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director before such director’s term of office expires.

C. Advance notice of stockholder nominations for the election of directors and of business to be brought by stockholders before any meeting of the stockholders of the corporation shall be given in the manner provided in the Bylaws of the corporation.

D. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock then outstanding, unless otherwise restricted by statue, by the Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the corporation, any director, or all of the directors, may be removed from the Board, but only for cause and only by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 ²/3% of the voting power of all of the then outstanding shares of capital stock of the corporation then entitled to vote at the election of directors, voting together as a single class.

ARTICLE VII

The Board is expressly empowered to adopt, amend or repeal any of the Bylaws of the Corporation. Any adoption, amendment or repeal of the Bylaws of the corporation by the Board shall require the approval of a majority of the Whole Board. The stockholders shall also have power to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of the corporation; provided, however, that, in addition to any vote of the holders of any class or series of stock of the corporation required by law or by this Certificate of Incorporation, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 ²/3% of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of voting stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, shall be required to adopt, amend or repeal all or any portion of Article II, Section 3.2, Section 3.3, Section 3.4, Section 3.15, Article VI or Article IX of the Bylaws of the corporation.

ARTICLE VIII

A director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (a) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (b) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (c) under Section 174 of the General Corporation Law of Delaware, or (d) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. If the General Corporation Law of Delaware is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of Delaware as so amended.

The corporation shall indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by law any person made or threatened to be made a party to an action or proceeding, whether criminal, civil, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he, she, his or her testator or intestate is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation (or any predecessor thereof), or serves or

served at any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise as a director, officer, employee or agent at the request of the corporation (or any predecessor).

Any amendment, repeal or modification of the foregoing paragraph shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the corporation existing at the time of such amendment, repeal or modification.

ARTICLE IX

The corporation reserves the right to amend or repeal any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation in the manner prescribed by the laws of the State of Delaware and all rights conferred upon stockholders are granted subject to this reservation; provided, however, that, notwithstanding any other provision of this Certificate of Incorporation, or any provision of law that might otherwise permit a lesser vote or no vote, but in addition to any vote of the holders of any class or series of the stock of this corporation required by law or by this Certificate of Incorporation, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 ²/3% of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of voting stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, shall be required to amend or repeal this Article IX, Article V, Article VI, Article VII or Article VIII.

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Reed Hastings, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Netflix, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: July 17, 2015	By:	/S/    REED HASTINGS
		Reed Hastings
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, David Wells, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Netflix, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: July 17, 2015	By:	/S/    DAVID WELLS
		David Wells
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Reed Hastings, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Netflix, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Netflix, Inc.

Dated: July 17, 2015	By:	/S/    REED HASTINGS
		Reed Hastings
		Chief Executive Officer

I, David Wells, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Netflix, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Netflix, Inc.

Dated: July 17, 2015	By:	/S/    DAVID WELLS
		David Wells
		Chief Financial Officer

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Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Activity Related to Stock Option Plans (Details) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Total
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Shares Available for Grant, Beginning Balance	20,025,208
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares, Beginning Balance	22,845,417
Shares Available for Grant, Granted	(1,916,299)
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares, Granted	1,916,299
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares, Exercised	(3,093,944)
Shares Available for Grant, Ending Balance	18,108,909
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares, Ending Balance	21,667,772
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares, Vested and exercisable	21,667,772
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance	$ 21.65
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Granted	66.07
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Exercised	11.01
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance	27.09
Options Outstanding, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Vested and exercisable	$ 27.09
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsOutstandingWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm2	6 years 4 months 23 days
SharebasedCompensationArrangementBySharebasedPaymentAwardOptionsVestedAndExpectedToVestExercisableWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTerm1	6 years 4 months 23 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Ending Balance	$ 1,446,423
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested and exercisable	$ 1,446,423

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Segment Information - Long-lived Assets by Geographical Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived tangible assets	$ 160,135	$ 138,704
International [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived tangible assets	$ 11,261	$ 11,171

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Short-term Investments - Estimated Fair Value Of Short-Term Investments By Contractual Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Short-Term Investments And Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]
Due within one year	$ 172,268
Due after one year and through five years	330,618
Total short-term investments	$ 502,886

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Expected Timing of Payments for Commitments

The expected timing of payments for these streaming content obligations is as follows:

	As of
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Less than one year	$	4,271,285	$	3,747,648
Due after one year and through three years	4,791,033		4,495,103
Due after three years and through five years	961,784		1,164,308
Due after five years	49,307		44,053
Total streaming content obligations	$	10,073,409	$	9,451,112

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ (43,154)	$ (4,446)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	5,147	(33,497)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(113)	(177)
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income	5,034	(33,674)
Ending balance	(38,120)	(38,120)
Foreign currency [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(44,105)	(4,615)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	5,560	(33,930)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income	5,560	(33,930)
Ending balance	(38,545)	(38,545)
Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	951	169
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(413)	433
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	(113)	(177)
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income	(526)	256
Ending balance	$ 425	$ 425

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Long-term Debt - Summary of Long-term Debt (Details) - Senior Notes [Member] - USD ($)		1 Months Ended
		Feb. 28, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net proceeds		$ 1,482,400,000
Debt issuance costs, net		$ 17,600,000
5.375% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount at Par			$ 500,000,000		$ 500,000,000
Fair Value	[1]		$ 518,800,000		$ 520,000,000
Interest rate			5.375%		5.375%
5.750% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount at Par			$ 400,000,000		$ 400,000,000
Fair Value	[1]		$ 411,000,000		$ 416,000,000
Interest rate			5.75%		5.75%
5.50% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount at Par	[2]		$ 700,000,000
Fair Value	[1],[2]		$ 722,800,000		$ 0
Interest rate		5.50%	5.50%	[2]
5.875% Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal Amount at Par	[2]		$ 800,000,000
Fair Value	[1],[2]		$ 828,100,000		$ 0
Interest rate		5.875%	5.875%	[2]

[1] Based on quoted market prices in less active markets

[2] The net proceeds to the Company for the 5.50% and 5.875% Senior Notes issued in the first quarter of 2015 were an aggregate $1,482.4 million. Debt issuance costs of $17.6 million were recorded in "Other non-current assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized over the term of the notes as "Interest expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Segment Information - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	3
International Streaming [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	1

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Earnings Per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share

In June 2015, the Company's Board of Directors declared a seven-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend that was paid on July 14, 2015 to all shareholders of record as of July 2, 2015 ("Stock Split").

Outstanding share and per-share amounts disclosed as of June 30, 2015 and for all other comparative periods provided have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split. 

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock and, when dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options. The computation of earnings per share, as adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split, are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014		June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$	26,335	$	71,018	$	50,031	$	124,133
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	425,340		419,974		424,486		419,349
Basic earnings per share	$	0.06	$	0.17	$	0.12	$	0.30
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	26,335	$	71,018	$	50,031	$	124,133
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	425,340		419,974		424,486		419,349
Employee stock options	10,757		11,467		10,472		11,792
Weighted-average number of shares	436,097		431,441		434,958		431,141
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.06	$	0.16	$	0.12	$	0.29

Employee stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of the common stock were excluded from the diluted calculation as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation, as adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split:

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015	June 30, 2014	June 30, 2015	June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
Employee stock options	80	693	938	490

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Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rates	35.00%	39.00%	37.00%	40.00%
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	$ 38.1		$ 38.1		$ 34.8
Reduction in provision for income taxes due to impact of effective tax rate	31.5		31.5
Gross interest and penalties accrued	0.4		0.4
Deferred tax assets classified as other current assets	15.8		15.8		13.4
Deferred tax assets classified as other non-current assets	145.7		145.7		$ 106.9
Income tax benefits attributable to the exercise of employee stock options recorded directly to Additional paid-in-capital	$ 39.1	$ 14.6	$ 67.9	$ 47.1

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Earnings Per Share - Computation of Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$ 26,335	$ 71,018	$ 50,031	$ 124,133
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	425,340	419,974	424,486	419,349
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ 0.17	$ 0.12	$ 0.30
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$ 26,335	$ 71,018	$ 50,031	$ 124,133
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	425,340	419,974	424,486	419,349
Employee stock options	10,757	11,467	10,472	11,792
Weighted-average number of shares	436,097	431,441	434,958	431,141
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ 0.16	$ 0.12	$ 0.29

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Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details)		1 Months Ended
	Jun. 23, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock split declared	7	7

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Commitments and Contingencies - Streaming Content - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Streaming obligations included in current content liabilities	$ 10,073,409	$ 9,451,112
Streaming obligations not reflected on Consolidated Balance Sheets	5,700,000	5,800,000
Current Content Liabilities [Member]
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Streaming obligations included in non-current content liabilities	2,500,000	2,100,000
Non-current Content Liabilities [Member]
Contractual Obligation [Line Items]
Streaming obligations included in non-current content liabilities	$ 1,900,000	$ 1,600,000

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Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Employee stock options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Employee stock options	80	693	938	490

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Short-term Investments - Available-For-Sale Securities Reported At Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total, Amortized Cost	$ 2,801,015	$ 1,613,928
Total, Unrealized Gains	814	557
Total, Unrealized Losses	(137)	(295)
Total, Estimated Fair Value	2,801,692	1,614,190
Level 1 Securities [Member] | Money market funds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash, Money market and Government and agency securities classified as cash equivalents, Amortized Cost	105,603	111,759
Cash, Money market and Government and agency securities classified as cash equivalents, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Cash, Money market and Government and agency securities classified as cash equivalents, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Cash, Money market and Government and agency securities classified as cash equivalents, Estimated Fair Value	105,603	111,759
Level 2 Securities [Member] | Corporate debt securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost	271,569	295,500
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	419	432
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(130)	(199)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	271,858	295,733
Level 2 Securities [Member] | Government securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost	197,919	168,749
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	364	120
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	(7)	(95)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	198,276	168,774
Level 2 Securities [Member] | Asset and mortgage-backed securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost		112
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value		112
Level 2 Securities [Member] | Certificates of deposits and commercial paper [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost	6,100
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	6,100
Level 2 Securities [Member] | Certificates of deposit [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost		3,600
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses		0
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value		3,600
Level 2 Securities [Member] | Agency securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost	26,621	26,665
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains	31	5
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	(1)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated Fair Value	26,652	26,669
Cash [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Cash, Money market and Government and agency securities classified as cash equivalents, Amortized Cost	2,193,203	1,007,543
Cash, Money market and Government and agency securities classified as cash equivalents, Gross Unrealized Gains	0	0
Cash, Money market and Government and agency securities classified as cash equivalents, Gross Unrealized Losses	0	0
Cash, Money market and Government and agency securities classified as cash equivalents, Estimated Fair Value	$ 2,193,203	$ 1,007,543

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated interim financial statements of Netflix, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S.”) and are consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 29, 2015. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the streaming content library amortization policy; the recognition and measurement of income tax assets and liabilities; and the valuation of stock-based compensation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates the assumptions, judgments and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The interim financial information is unaudited, but reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the information set forth herein. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

The Company has three reportable segments: Domestic streaming, International streaming and Domestic DVD. The majority of the Company’s revenues are generated in the United States, and substantially all of the Company’s long-lived tangible assets are held in the United States. The Company’s revenues are derived from monthly membership fees.

There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Prior to January 1, 2015, the functional currency of certain of the Company's European entities was the British pound. The Company changed the functional currency of these entities to the euro effective January 1, 2015 following the redomiciliation of the European headquarters and the launch of the Netflix service in several significant European countries. The change in functional currency was applied prospectively from January 1, 2015. Monetary assets and liabilities have been remeasured to the euro at current exchange rates. Non-monetary assets and liabilities have been remeasured to the euro using the exchange rate effective for the period in which the balance arose. As a result of this change of functional currency, the Company recorded a $21.8 million cumulative translation adjustment included in other comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

On July 14, 2015, the Company completed a seven-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend. References made to outstanding shares or per share amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and applicable disclosures have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this seven-for-one stock split. The number of authorized shares as reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheet were not affected by the stock split and accordingly have not been adjusted. See Notes 2 and 6 for additional information.

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) which amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 establishes principles for recognizing revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration received in exchange for those goods or services. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 (including interim reporting periods within those periods). Early adoption is permitted to the original effective date of December 15, 2016 (including interim reporting periods within those periods). The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of the ASU on its consolidated financial statements, but does not expect the impact to be material.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. ASU 2015-03 requires an entity to present such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs will continue to be reported as interest expense. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt ASU 2015-03 on January 1, 2016, at which time the Company will reclassify approximately $30 million of debt issuance costs associated with the Company's long-term debt from other noncurrent assets to long-term debt. A reclassification will also be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement, which provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If the arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for a cloud computing arrangement as a service contract. It is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The amendment may be adopted either prospectively to all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date or retrospectively. The Company has elected to early adopt the ASU in the third quarter of 2015 and will apply the guidance prospectively to all future arrangements. The Company does not expect the impact of the adoption of the ASU to be material to its consolidated financial statements.

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Short-term Investments - Assets Classified on Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total		$ 2,801,692	$ 1,614,190
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total		2,801,692	1,614,190
Cash and cash equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total		2,293,872	1,113,608
Short-term investments [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total		502,886	494,888
Other non-current assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total	[1]	$ 4,934	$ 5,694

[1] Primarily restricted cash that is related to workers compensation deposits.

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Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Amounts Related to Option Exercises (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 114,783	$ 46,179	$ 195,621	$ 147,720
Cash received from options exercised	$ 23,804	$ 14,469	$ 34,720	$ 46,917

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 1,644,694	$ 1,340,407	$ 3,217,823	$ 2,610,496
Cost of revenues	1,121,752	914,848	2,168,153	1,784,034
Marketing	197,140	120,763	391,817	257,861
Technology and development	155,061	115,182	298,167	225,492
General and administrative	95,906	60,014	187,395	115,914
Operating income	74,835	129,600	172,291	227,195
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(35,217)	(13,328)	(61,954)	(23,380)
Interest and other income (expense)	872	1,100	(31,421)	2,501
Income before income taxes	40,490	117,372	78,916	206,316
Provision for income taxes	14,155	46,354	28,885	82,183
Net income	$ 26,335	$ 71,018	$ 50,031	$ 124,133
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ 0.17	$ 0.12	$ 0.30
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ 0.16	$ 0.12	$ 0.29
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	425,340	419,974	424,486	419,349
Diluted (in shares)	436,097	431,441	434,958	431,141

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Commitments and Contingencies - Expected Timing of Payments for Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Less than one year	$ 4,271,285	$ 3,747,648
Due after one year and through three years	4,791,033	4,495,103
Due after three years and through five years	961,784	1,164,308
Due after five years	49,307	44,053
Total streaming content obligations	$ 10,073,409	$ 9,451,112

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,293,872	$ 1,113,608
Short-term investments	502,886	494,888
Current content library, net	2,510,946	2,125,702
Other current assets	292,806	206,271
Total current assets	5,600,510	3,940,469
Non-current content library, net	3,640,767	2,773,326
Property and equipment, net	171,396	149,875
Other non-current assets	242,188	192,981
Total assets	9,654,861	7,056,651
Current liabilities:
Current content liabilities	2,556,180	2,117,241
Accounts payable	211,729	201,581
Accrued expenses	150,406	69,746
Deferred revenue	301,754	274,586
Total current liabilities	3,220,069	2,663,154
Non-current content liabilities	1,942,624	1,575,832
Long-term debt	2,400,000	900,000
Other non-current liabilities	60,093	59,957
Total liabilities	$ 7,622,786	$ 5,198,943
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 4,990,000,000 and 160,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively; 426,004,831 and 422,910,887 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	$ 1,200,880	$ 1,042,870
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(38,120)	(4,446)
Retained earnings	869,315	819,284
Total stockholders’ equity	2,032,075	1,857,708
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 9,654,861	$ 7,056,651

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Balance Sheet Components - Property And Equipment And Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 453,169	$ 414,691
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(281,773)	(264,816)
Property and equipment, net	$ 171,396	$ 149,875
Information technology assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	3 years	3 years
Property and equipment, gross	$ 185,943	$ 189,274
Furniture and fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	3 years	3 years
Property and equipment, gross	$ 25,825	$ 25,758
Building [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	30 years	30 years
Property and equipment, gross	$ 40,681	$ 40,681
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 61,453	$ 57,339
DVD operations equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Lives	5 years	5 years
Property and equipment, gross	$ 89,132	$ 89,144
Capital work-in-progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	50,135	$ 12,495
Leasehold improvements and furniture [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 41,500

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Long-term Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Long-term Debt

The following table provides a summary of the Company's long-term debt as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

						Level 2 Fair Value (1) as of
	Principal Amount at Par		Issuance Date	Maturity	Interest Due Dates	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in millions)					(in millions)
5.375% Senior Notes	$	500.0	February 2013	2021	February 1 and August 1	$	518.8	$	520.0
5.750% Senior Notes	400.0		February 2014	2024	March 1 and September 1	411.0		416.0
5.50% Senior Notes (2)	700.0		February 2015	2022	April 15 and October 15	722.8		—
5.875% Senior Notes (2)	800.0		February 2015	2025	April 15 and October 15	828.1		—

(1) Based on quoted market prices in less active markets.

(2) The net proceeds to the Company for the 5.50% and 5.875% Senior Notes issued in the first quarter of 2015 were an aggregate $1,482.4 million. Debt issuance costs of $17.6 million were recorded in "Other non-current assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized over the term of the notes as "Interest expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Long-term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Aggregate outstanding principle	$ 2,400,000	$ 900,000
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption prices, percent of outstanding principal	101.00%

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balance of other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015:

	Foreign currency			Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	(44,105	)	$	951		$	(43,154	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	5,560			(413		)	5,147
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			(113		)	(113		)
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income	5,560			(526		)	5,034
Balance as of June 30, 2015	$	(38,545	)	$	425		$	(38,120	)

	Foreign currency			Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(4,615	)	$	169		$	(4,446	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(33,930		)	433			(33,497		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			(177		)	(177		)
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income	(33,930		)	256			(33,674		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015	$	(38,545	)	$	425		$	(38,120	)

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	4,990,000,000	160,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	426,004,831	422,910,887
Common stock, shares outstanding	426,004,831	422,910,887

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 26,335	$ 71,018	$ 50,031	$ 124,133
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,560	1,918	(33,930)	2,379
Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $25, $51, $158 and $342, respectively	(526)	81	256	548
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	5,034	1,999	(33,674)	2,927
Comprehensive income	$ 31,369	$ 73,017	$ 16,357	$ 127,060

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

The Company has three reportable segments: Domestic streaming, International streaming and Domestic DVD. Segment information is presented in the same manner that the Company’s chief operating decision maker ("CODM") reviews the operating results in assessing performance and allocating resources. The Company’s CODM reviews revenues and contribution profit (loss) for each of the reportable segments. Contribution profit (loss) is defined as revenues less cost of revenues and marketing expenses directly incurred by the segment. The Company has aggregated the results of the International operating segments into one reportable segment because these operating segments share similar long-term economic and other qualitative characteristics.

The Domestic and International streaming segments derive revenues from monthly membership fees for services consisting solely of streaming content. The Domestic DVD segment derives revenues from monthly membership fees for services consisting solely of DVD-by-mail. Revenues and the related payment card fees are attributed to the operating segment based on the nature of the underlying membership (streaming or DVD) and the geographic region from which the membership originates. There are no internal revenue transactions between the Company’s segments.

Cost of revenues are primarily attributed to the operating segment based on the amounts directly incurred by the segment to obtain content and deliver it to the specific region. Content rights increasingly include multiple geographies as the Company aspires to obtain global content rights to support global expansion. The Company allocates this content between the International and Domestic segments based on estimated fair market value. Marketing expenses are primarily comprised of advertising expenses which are generally included in the segment in which the expenditures are directly incurred.

The Company's long-lived tangible assets were located as follows:

	As of
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
United States	$	160,135	$	138,704
International	11,261		11,171

The following table represents segment information for the quarter ended June 30, 2015:

	As of/ Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	42,300		23,251			5,314		—
Revenues	$	1,025,913	$	454,763		$	164,018	$	1,644,694
Cost of revenues	612,691		422,966			86,095		1,121,752
Marketing	73,427		123,713			—		197,140
Contribution profit (loss)	$	339,795	$	(91,916	)	$	77,923	$	325,802
Other operating expenses								250,967
Operating income								74,835
Other income (expense)								(34,345		)
Provision for income taxes								14,155
Net income								$	26,335

	As of/ Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	42,300		23,251			5,314		—
Revenues	$	2,010,445	$	870,160		$	337,218	$	3,217,823
Cost of revenues	1,195,220		798,244			174,689		2,168,153
Marketing	162,978		228,839			—		391,817
Contribution profit (loss)	$	652,247	$	(156,923	)	$	162,529	$	657,853
Other operating expenses								485,562
Operating income								172,291
Other income (expense)								(93,375		)
Provision for income taxes								28,885
Net income								$	50,031

The following table represents segment information for the quarter ended June 30, 2014:

	As of/ Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	36,244		13,801			6,261		—
Revenues	$	838,225	$	307,461		$	194,721	$	1,340,407
Cost of revenues	546,223		266,697			101,928		914,848
Marketing	64,727		56,036			—		120,763
Contribution profit (loss)	$	227,275	$	(15,272	)	$	92,793	$	304,796
Other operating expenses								175,196
Operating income								129,600
Other income (expense)								(12,228		)
Provision for income taxes								46,354
Net income								$	71,018

	As of/ Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	36,244		13,801			6,261		—
Revenues	$	1,636,842	$	574,579		$	399,075	$	2,610,496
Cost of revenues	1,063,317		511,964			208,753		1,784,034
Marketing	144,985		112,876			—		257,861
Contribution profit (loss)	$	428,540	$	(50,261	)	$	190,322	$	568,601
Other operating expenses								341,406
Operating income								227,195
Other income (expense)								(20,879		)
Provision for income taxes								82,183
Net income								$	124,133

The following table represents the amortization of the content library:

	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming		Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Three months ended June 30,
2015	$	462,228	$	360,372	$	20,813	$	843,413
2014	409,896		229,141		16,923		655,960
Six months ended June 30,
2015	894,217		677,901		41,998		1,614,116
2014	796,211		443,561		33,044		1,272,816

The following table represents total content library, net:

	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming		Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
As of June 30, 2015	$	4,213,101	$	1,910,847	$	27,765	$	6,151,713
As of December 31, 2014	3,476,226		1,392,701		30,101		4,899,028

(1) A membership (also referred to as a subscription or member) is defined as the right to receive either the Netflix streaming service or Netflix DVD service. Memberships are assigned to territories based on the geographic location used at time of sign up as determined by the Company's internal systems, which utilize industry standard geo-location technology. The Company offers free-trial memberships to new and certain rejoining members. For inclusion in the definition of a membership in the above metrics, a method of payment is required to be provided even during the free-trial period. Total memberships therefore include those who are on a free-trial and have provided a method of payment. A membership is canceled and ceases to be reflected in the above metrics as of the effective cancellation date. Voluntary cancellations become effective at the end of the prepaid membership period, while involuntary cancellation of the service, as a result of a failed method of payment, becomes effective immediately.

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Document And Entity Information - Jun. 30, 2015 - shares	Total
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	NETFLIX INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001065280
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	426,004,831

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the streaming content library amortization policy; the recognition and measurement of income tax assets and liabilities; and the valuation of stock-based compensation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates the assumptions, judgments and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, tax	$ 25	$ 51	$ 158	$ 342

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Long-term Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Long-term Debt

Long-term Debt

As of June 30, 2015, the Company had aggregate outstanding principal of $2.4 billion in long-term notes with varying maturities (the "Notes"). Each of the Notes were issued at par and are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Interest is payable semi-annually at fixed rates.

The following table provides a summary of the Company's long-term debt as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

						Level 2 Fair Value (1) as of
	Principal Amount at Par		Issuance Date	Maturity	Interest Due Dates	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in millions)					(in millions)
5.375% Senior Notes	$	500.0	February 2013	2021	February 1 and August 1	$	518.8	$	520.0
5.750% Senior Notes	400.0		February 2014	2024	March 1 and September 1	411.0		416.0
5.50% Senior Notes (2)	700.0		February 2015	2022	April 15 and October 15	722.8		—
5.875% Senior Notes (2)	800.0		February 2015	2025	April 15 and October 15	828.1		—

(1) Based on quoted market prices in less active markets.

(2) The net proceeds to the Company for the 5.50% and 5.875% Senior Notes issued in the first quarter of 2015 were an aggregate $1,482.4 million. Debt issuance costs of $17.6 million were recorded in "Other non-current assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized over the term of the notes as "Interest expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Each of the Notes are repayable in whole or in part upon the occurrence of a change of control, at the option of the holders, at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal plus accrued interest. The Company may redeem the Notes prior to maturity in whole or in part at an amount equal to the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest and an applicable premium. The Notes include, among other terms and conditions, limitations on the Company's ability to create, incur or allow certain liens; enter into sale and lease-back transactions; create, assume, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness of certain of the Company's subsidiaries; and consolidate or merge with, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of the Company's and its subsidiaries assets, to another person. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all related covenants.

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Balance Sheet Components

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]

Balance Sheet Components

Balance Sheet Components

Content Library

Content library consisted of the following:

	As of
	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Total content library, gross	$	10,253,672		$	8,497,403
Accumulated amortization	(4,101,959		)	(3,598,375		)
Total content library, net	6,151,713			4,899,028
Current content library, net	2,510,946			2,125,702
Non-current content library, net	$	3,640,767		$	2,773,326

Content library includes costs capitalized for licensed streaming content, for production of original content and for DVD content.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment and accumulated depreciation consisted of the following:

	As of
	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014			Estimated Useful Lives
	(in thousands)
Information technology assets	$	185,943		$	189,274		3 years
Furniture and fixtures	25,825			25,758			3 years
Building	40,681			40,681			30 years
Leasehold improvements	61,453			57,339			Over life of lease
DVD operations equipment	89,132			89,144			5 years
Capital work-in-progress	50,135			12,495
Property and equipment, gross	453,169			414,691
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(281,773		)	(264,816		)
Property and equipment, net	$	171,396		$	149,875

Capital work-in-progress as of June 30, 2015 consists primarily of $41.5 million of leasehold improvements and furniture for the Company's headquarters expansion not yet placed into service.

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Stockholders' Equity and Stock-based Compensation Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary Of Activity Related To Stock Option Plans

A summary of the activities related to the Company’s stock option plans, as adjusted for the Stock Split, is as follows:

			Options Outstanding
	Shares Available for Grant		Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in Thousands)
Balances as of December 31, 2014	20,025,208		22,845,417		$	21.65
Granted	(1,916,299	)	1,916,299		66.07
Exercised			(3,093,944	)	11.01
Balances as of June 30, 2015	18,108,909		21,667,772		$	27.09	6.40	$	1,446,423
Vested and exercisable as of June 30, 2015			21,667,772		$	27.09	6.40	$	1,446,423

Summary Of Assumptions Used To Value Stock Option Grants Using Lattice-Binomial Model

The following table summarizes the assumptions used to value stock option grants using the lattice-binomial model and the valuation data, as adjusted for the Stock Split:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014
Dividend yield	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%
Expected volatility	36		%	45		%	36		%	45% - 48%
Risk-free interest rate	2.05		%	2.66		%	2.03% - 2.05%			2.66% - 2.83%
Suboptimal exercise factor	2.47			2.66 - 4.20			2.47 -2.48			2.66 - 4.20
Valuation data:
Weighted-average fair value (per share)	$	32.52		$	28.13		$	29.24		$	29.69
Total stock-based compensation expense (in thousands)	$	28,590		$	29,285		$	56,031		$	55,110
Total income tax benefit related to stock options (in thousands)	$	10,796		$	11,225		$	21,188		$	21,124

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Net Income Per Share

The computation of earnings per share, as adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split, are as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014		June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$	26,335	$	71,018	$	50,031	$	124,133
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	425,340		419,974		424,486		419,349
Basic earnings per share	$	0.06	$	0.17	$	0.12	$	0.30
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	26,335	$	71,018	$	50,031	$	124,133
Shares used in computation:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	425,340		419,974		424,486		419,349
Employee stock options	10,757		11,467		10,472		11,792
Weighted-average number of shares	436,097		431,441		434,958		431,141
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.06	$	0.16	$	0.12	$	0.29

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share

The following table summarizes the potential common shares excluded from the diluted calculation, as adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split:

	Three Months Ended		Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015	June 30, 2014	June 30, 2015	June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
Employee stock options	80	693	938	490

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were 35% and 39%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were 37% and 40%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 differed from the federal statutory rate primarily due to state taxes, foreign taxes and non-deductible expenses, partially offset by the California R&D credit.

The decrease in the Company's effective tax rates for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily attributable to lower tax reserves on uncertain tax positions following an IRS Appeals settlement in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Gross unrecognized tax benefits were $38.1 million and $34.8 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The gross unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized by the Company, will result in a reduction of approximately $31.5 million to the provision for income taxes thereby favorably impacting the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company’s unrecognized tax benefits are classified as “Other non-current liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company includes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within the "Provision for income taxes" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of June 30, 2015, the total amount of gross interest and penalties accrued was $0.4 million, and is classified as “Other non-current liabilities” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Deferred tax assets include $15.8 million and $13.4 million classified as “Other current assets” and $145.7 million and $106.9 million classified as “Other non-current assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. In evaluating its ability to realize the net deferred tax assets, the Company considered all available positive and negative evidence, including its past operating results and the forecast of future market growth, forecasted earnings, future taxable income, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, it was considered more likely than not that all deferred tax assets would be realized.

Income tax benefits attributable to the exercise of employee stock options of $39.1 million and $14.6 million, during the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Income tax benefits attributable to the exercise of employee stock options of $67.9 million and $47.1 million, during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These benefits were recorded directly to "Additional paid-in capital" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company files U.S. federal, state and foreign tax returns. The Company is currently under examination by the IRS for the years 2010 through 2013. The Company is also currently under examination by the state of California for the years 2006 and 2007. California has completed its Field Exam of the 2006 and 2007 California tax returns and has issued a Notice of Proposed Assessment primarily related to the Company's R&D Credits claimed in those years. The Company has filed a protest against the proposed assessment and is currently in the midst of the Franchise Tax Board Protest process. The years 1997 through 2005, as well as 2008 through 2013 remain subject to examination by the state of California. The Company has no significant foreign jurisdiction audits underway. The years 2011 through 2014 remain subject to examination by foreign jurisdictions. Given the potential outcome of the current examinations, as well as the impact of the current examination on the potential expiration of the statute of limitations, it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change within the next twelve months. However, at this time, an estimate of the range of reasonably possible adjustments to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits cannot be made.

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Stockholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Stockholders' Equity and Stock-based Compensation Disclosure [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders’ Equity

Stock Split

In March 2015, the Company's Board of Directors adopted an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, to increase the number of shares of capital stock the Company is authorized to issue from 170,000,000 (160,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock), par value $0.001 to 5,000,000,000 (4,990,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock), par value $0.001. This amendment to the Company's certificate of incorporation was approved by the Company's stockholders at the 2015 Annual Meeting held on June 9, 2015.

On June 23, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors declared a seven-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend that was paid on July 14, 2015 to all shareholders of record as of July 2, 2015. Outstanding share and per-share amounts disclosed as of June 30, 2015 and for all other comparative periods presented have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the effects of the Stock Split. 

Stock Option Plan

In June 2011, the Company adopted the 2011 Stock Plan. The 2011 Stock Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options to employees and for the grant of non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and restricted stock units to employees, directors and consultants. As of June 30, 2015, 18.1 million shares, as adjusted for the Stock Split, were reserved for future grants under the 2011 Stock Plan.

A summary of the activities related to the Company’s stock option plans, as adjusted for the Stock Split, is as follows:

			Options Outstanding
	Shares Available for Grant		Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in Thousands)
Balances as of December 31, 2014	20,025,208		22,845,417		$	21.65
Granted	(1,916,299	)	1,916,299		66.07
Exercised			(3,093,944	)	11.01
Balances as of June 30, 2015	18,108,909		21,667,772		$	27.09	6.40	$	1,446,423
Vested and exercisable as of June 30, 2015			21,667,772		$	27.09	6.40	$	1,446,423

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2015 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on the last trading day of the second quarter of 2015. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company’s common stock.

A summary of the amounts related to option exercises, is as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014		June 30, 2015		June 30, 2014
	(in thousands)
Total intrinsic value of options exercised	$	114,783	$	46,179	$	195,621	$	147,720
Cash received from options exercised	$	23,804	$	14,469	$	34,720	$	46,917

Stock-based Compensation

The following table summarizes the assumptions used to value stock option grants using the lattice-binomial model and the valuation data, as adjusted for the Stock Split:

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014			June 30, 2015			June 30, 2014
Dividend yield	—		%	—		%	—		%	—		%
Expected volatility	36		%	45		%	36		%	45% - 48%
Risk-free interest rate	2.05		%	2.66		%	2.03% - 2.05%			2.66% - 2.83%
Suboptimal exercise factor	2.47			2.66 - 4.20			2.47 -2.48			2.66 - 4.20
Valuation data:
Weighted-average fair value (per share)	$	32.52		$	28.13		$	29.24		$	29.69
Total stock-based compensation expense (in thousands)	$	28,590		$	29,285		$	56,031		$	55,110
Total income tax benefit related to stock options (in thousands)	$	10,796		$	11,225		$	21,188		$	21,124

The Company considers several factors in determining the suboptimal exercise factor, including the historical and estimated option exercise behavior and the employee groupings. Prior to January 1, 2015, the Company bifurcated its option grants into two employee groupings (executive and non-executive) to determine the suboptimal exercise factor. Beginning on January 1, 2015, the Company began aggregating employee groupings for its determination of the suboptimal exercise factor as the previous bifurcation into two groupings did not have a material impact on the fair value of the options granted.

Prior to January 1, 2015, the Company's computation of expected volatility was based on a blend of historical volatility of its common stock and implied volatility of tradable forward call options to purchase shares of its common stock, as low trade volume of its tradable forward call options prior to 2011 precluded sole reliance on implied volatility. Beginning on January 1, 2015, expected volatility is based solely on implied volatility. The Company believes that implied volatility of publicly traded options in its common stock is more reflective of market conditions, and given consistently high trade volumes of the options, can reasonably be expected to be a better indicator of expected volatility than historical volatility of its common stock.

In valuing shares issued under the Company’s employee stock option plans, the Company bases the risk-free interest rate on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with terms similar to the contractual term of the options. The Company does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future and therefore uses an expected dividend yield of zero in the option valuation model. The Company does not use a post-vesting termination rate as options are fully vested upon grant date.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table summarizes the changes in the accumulated balance of other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015:

	Foreign currency			Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	(44,105	)	$	951		$	(43,154	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	5,560			(413		)	5,147
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			(113		)	(113		)
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income	5,560			(526		)	5,034
Balance as of June 30, 2015	$	(38,545	)	$	425		$	(38,120	)

	Foreign currency			Change in unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities			Total
	(in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	(4,615	)	$	169		$	(4,446	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(33,930		)	433			(33,497		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	—			(177		)	(177		)
Net increase (decrease) in other comprehensive (loss) income	(33,930		)	256			(33,674		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015	$	(38,545	)	$	425		$	(38,120	)

As discussed in Note 1, other comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2015 includes the impact of the change in functional currency for certain of the Company's European entities.

All amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss were related to realized gains on available-for-sale securities. These reclassifications impacted "Interest and other income (expense)" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Streaming Content

As of June 30, 2015, the Company had $10.1 billion of obligations comprised of $2.5 billion included in "Current content liabilities" and $1.9 billion of "Non-current content liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and $5.7 billion of obligations that are not reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $9.5 billion of obligations comprised of $2.1 billion included in "Current content liabilities" and $1.6 billion of "Non-current content liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and $5.8 billion of obligations that are not reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The expected timing of payments for these streaming content obligations is as follows:

	As of
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Less than one year	$	4,271,285	$	3,747,648
Due after one year and through three years	4,791,033		4,495,103
Due after three years and through five years	961,784		1,164,308
Due after five years	49,307		44,053
Total streaming content obligations	$	10,073,409	$	9,451,112

A streaming content obligation is incurred at the time the Company enters into an agreement to obtain future titles. Once a title becomes available, a content liability is generally recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Certain agreements include the obligation to license rights for unknown future titles, the ultimate quantity and/or fees for which are not yet determinable as of the reporting date. The Company does not include any estimated obligation for these future titles beyond the known minimum amount. However, the unknown obligations are expected to be significant and the expected timing of payments could range from less than one year to more than five years.

The Company has entered into certain licenses with performing rights organizations ("PROs"), and is currently involved in negotiations with other PROs, that hold certain rights to music and other entertainment works "publicly performed" in connection with streaming content into various territories. Accruals for estimated license fees are recorded and then adjusted based on any change in estimates. These amounts are included in the streaming content obligations. The results of these negotiations are uncertain and may be materially different from management's estimates.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, in the normal course of its operations, the Company is subject to litigation matters and claims, including claims relating to employee relations, business practices and patent infringement. Litigation can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict and the Company's view of these matters may change in the future as the litigation and events related thereto unfold. The Company expenses legal fees as incurred. The Company records a provision for contingent losses when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. An unfavorable outcome to any legal matter, if material, could have an adverse effect on the Company's operations or its financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

On January 13, 2012, the first of three purported shareholder class action lawsuits was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. Two additional purported shareholder class action lawsuits were filed in the same court on January 27, 2012 and February 29, 2012 alleging substantially similar claims.  These lawsuits were consolidated into In re Netflix, Inc., Securities Litigation, Case No. 3:12-cv-00225-SC, and the Court selected lead plaintiffs. On June 26, 2012, lead plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint which alleged violations of the federal securities laws. The Court dismissed the consolidated complaint with leave to amend on February 13, 2013. Lead plaintiffs filed a first amended consolidated complaint on March 22, 2013. The Court dismissed the first amended consolidated complaint with prejudice on August 20, 2013, and judgment was entered on September 27, 2013. Lead plaintiffs filed a motion to alter or amend the judgment and requested leave to file a second amended complaint on October 25, 2013. On January 17, 2014, the Court denied that motion. On February 18, 2014, lead plaintiffs appealed that decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Management has determined a potential loss is reasonably possible however, based on its current knowledge, management does not believe that the amount of such possible loss or a range of potential loss is reasonably estimable

On November 23, 2011, the first of six purported shareholder derivative suits was filed in the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, against the Company and certain of its officers and directors. Five additional purported shareholder derivative suits were subsequently filed: two in the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County on February 9, 2012 and May 2, 2012; and three in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on February 13, 2012, February 24, 2012 and April 2, 2012. The purported shareholder derivative suits filed in the Northern District of California have been voluntarily dismissed. On July 5, 2012, the purported shareholder derivative suits filed in Santa Clara County were consolidated into In re Netflix, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Case No. 1-12-cv-218399, and lead counsel was appointed. A consolidated complaint was filed on December 4, 2012, with plaintiffs seeking compensatory damages and other relief. The consolidated complaint alleges, among other things, that certain of the Company's current and former officers and directors breached their fiduciary duties, issued false and misleading statements primarily regarding the Company's streaming business, violated accounting rules concerning segment reporting, violated provisions of the California Corporations Code, and wasted corporate assets. The consolidated complaint further alleges that the defendants caused the Company to buy back stock at artificially inflated prices to the detriment of the Company and its shareholders while contemporaneously selling personally held Company stock. The Company filed a demurrer to the consolidated complaint and a motion to stay the derivative litigation in favor of the related federal securities class action on February 4, 2013. On June 21, 2013, the Court granted the motion to stay the derivative litigation pending resolution of the related federal securities class action. Management has determined a potential loss is reasonably possible however, based on its current knowledge, management does not believe that the amount of such possible loss or a range of potential loss is reasonably estimable.

The Company is involved in other litigation matters not listed above but does not consider the matters to be material either individually or in the aggregate at this time. The Company's view of the matters not listed may change in the future as the litigation and events related thereto unfold.

Indemnification

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into contractual arrangements under which it has agreed to provide indemnification of varying scope and terms to business partners and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of the Company’s breach of such agreements and out of intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties. In these circumstances, payment may be conditional on the other party making a claim pursuant to the procedures specified in the particular contract.

The Company's obligations under these agreements may be limited in terms of time or amount, and in some instances, the Company may have recourse against third parties for certain payments. In addition, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and certain of its officers that will require it, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. The terms of such obligations vary.

It is not possible to make a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount of future payments under these or similar agreements due to the conditional nature of the Company’s obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. No amount has been accrued in the accompanying consolidated financial statements with respect to these indemnification obligations.

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Balance Sheet Components - Components of Content Library (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]
Total content library, gross	$ 10,253,672	$ 8,497,403
Accumulated amortization	(4,101,959)	(3,598,375)
Total content library, net	6,151,713	4,899,028
Current content library, net	2,510,946	2,125,702
Non-current content library, net	$ 3,640,767	$ 2,773,326

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Balance Sheet Components (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Balance Sheet Components Disclosure [Abstract]

Content Library

Content library consisted of the following:

	As of
	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Total content library, gross	$	10,253,672		$	8,497,403
Accumulated amortization	(4,101,959		)	(3,598,375		)
Total content library, net	6,151,713			4,899,028
Current content library, net	2,510,946			2,125,702
Non-current content library, net	$	3,640,767		$	2,773,326

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment and accumulated depreciation consisted of the following:

	As of
	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014			Estimated Useful Lives
	(in thousands)
Information technology assets	$	185,943		$	189,274		3 years
Furniture and fixtures	25,825			25,758			3 years
Building	40,681			40,681			30 years
Leasehold improvements	61,453			57,339			Over life of lease
DVD operations equipment	89,132			89,144			5 years
Capital work-in-progress	50,135			12,495
Property and equipment, gross	453,169			414,691
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(281,773		)	(264,816		)
Property and equipment, net	$	171,396		$	149,875

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas

The Company's long-lived tangible assets were located as follows:

	As of
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
United States	$	160,135	$	138,704
International	11,261		11,171

Information on Reportable Segments And Reconciliation To Consolidated Net Income

The following table represents segment information for the quarter ended June 30, 2015:

	As of/ Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	42,300		23,251			5,314		—
Revenues	$	1,025,913	$	454,763		$	164,018	$	1,644,694
Cost of revenues	612,691		422,966			86,095		1,121,752
Marketing	73,427		123,713			—		197,140
Contribution profit (loss)	$	339,795	$	(91,916	)	$	77,923	$	325,802
Other operating expenses								250,967
Operating income								74,835
Other income (expense)								(34,345		)
Provision for income taxes								14,155
Net income								$	26,335

	As of/ Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	42,300		23,251			5,314		—
Revenues	$	2,010,445	$	870,160		$	337,218	$	3,217,823
Cost of revenues	1,195,220		798,244			174,689		2,168,153
Marketing	162,978		228,839			—		391,817
Contribution profit (loss)	$	652,247	$	(156,923	)	$	162,529	$	657,853
Other operating expenses								485,562
Operating income								172,291
Other income (expense)								(93,375		)
Provision for income taxes								28,885
Net income								$	50,031

The following table represents segment information for the quarter ended June 30, 2014:

	As of/ Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	36,244		13,801			6,261		—
Revenues	$	838,225	$	307,461		$	194,721	$	1,340,407
Cost of revenues	546,223		266,697			101,928		914,848
Marketing	64,727		56,036			—		120,763
Contribution profit (loss)	$	227,275	$	(15,272	)	$	92,793	$	304,796
Other operating expenses								175,196
Operating income								129,600
Other income (expense)								(12,228		)
Provision for income taxes								46,354
Net income								$	71,018

	As of/ Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming			Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Total memberships at end of period (1)	36,244		13,801			6,261		—
Revenues	$	1,636,842	$	574,579		$	399,075	$	2,610,496
Cost of revenues	1,063,317		511,964			208,753		1,784,034
Marketing	144,985		112,876			—		257,861
Contribution profit (loss)	$	428,540	$	(50,261	)	$	190,322	$	568,601
Other operating expenses								341,406
Operating income								227,195
Other income (expense)								(20,879		)
Provision for income taxes								82,183
Net income								$	124,133

The following table represents the amortization of the content library:

	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming		Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
Three months ended June 30,
2015	$	462,228	$	360,372	$	20,813	$	843,413
2014	409,896		229,141		16,923		655,960
Six months ended June 30,
2015	894,217		677,901		41,998		1,614,116
2014	796,211		443,561		33,044		1,272,816

The following table represents total content library, net:

	Domestic Streaming		International Streaming		Domestic DVD		Consolidated
	(in thousands)
As of June 30, 2015	$	4,213,101	$	1,910,847	$	27,765	$	6,151,713
As of December 31, 2014	3,476,226		1,392,701		30,101		4,899,028

(1) A membership (also referred to as a subscription or member) is defined as the right to receive either the Netflix streaming service or Netflix DVD service. Memberships are assigned to territories based on the geographic location used at time of sign up as determined by the Company's internal systems, which utilize industry standard geo-location technology. The Company offers free-trial memberships to new and certain rejoining members. For inclusion in the definition of a membership in the above metrics, a method of payment is required to be provided even during the free-trial period. Total memberships therefore include those who are on a free-trial and have provided a method of payment. A membership is canceled and ceases to be reflected in the above metrics as of the effective cancellation date. Voluntary cancellations become effective at the end of the prepaid membership period, while involuntary cancellation of the service, as a result of a failed method of payment, becomes effective immediately.

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Segment Information - Information On Reportable Segments And Reconciliation To Consolidated Net Income (Details) subscription in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) subscription	Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($) subscription	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($) subscription	Jun. 30, 2014 USD ($) subscription	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total memberships at end of period | subscription	[1]	0	0	0	0
Revenues		$ 1,644,694	$ 1,340,407	$ 3,217,823	$ 2,610,496
Cost of revenues		1,121,752	914,848	2,168,153	1,784,034
Marketing		197,140	120,763	391,817	257,861
Contribution profit (loss)		325,802	304,796	657,853	568,601
Other operating expenses		250,967	175,196	485,562	341,406
Operating income		74,835	129,600	172,291	227,195
Other income (expense)		(34,345)	(12,228)	(93,375)	(20,879)
Provision for income taxes		14,155	46,354	28,885	82,183
Net income		26,335	71,018	50,031	124,133
Amortization of content library		843,413	$ 655,960	1,614,116	$ 1,272,816
Total content library, net		$ 6,151,713		$ 6,151,713		$ 4,899,028
Domestic Streaming [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total memberships at end of period | subscription	[1]	42,300	36,244	42,300	36,244
Revenues		$ 1,025,913	$ 838,225	$ 2,010,445	$ 1,636,842
Cost of revenues		612,691	546,223	1,195,220	1,063,317
Marketing		73,427	64,727	162,978	144,985
Contribution profit (loss)		339,795	227,275	652,247	428,540
Amortization of content library		462,228	$ 409,896	894,217	$ 796,211
Total content library, net		$ 4,213,101		$ 4,213,101		3,476,226
International Streaming [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total memberships at end of period | subscription	[1]	23,251	13,801	23,251	13,801
Revenues		$ 454,763	$ 307,461	$ 870,160	$ 574,579
Cost of revenues		422,966	266,697	798,244	511,964
Marketing		123,713	56,036	228,839	112,876
Contribution profit (loss)		(91,916)	(15,272)	(156,923)	(50,261)
Amortization of content library		360,372	$ 229,141	677,901	$ 443,561
Total content library, net		$ 1,910,847		$ 1,910,847		1,392,701
Domestic DVD [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total memberships at end of period | subscription	[1]	5,314	6,261	5,314	6,261
Revenues		$ 164,018	$ 194,721	$ 337,218	$ 399,075
Cost of revenues		86,095	101,928	174,689	208,753
Marketing		0	0	0	0
Contribution profit (loss)		77,923	92,793	162,529	190,322
Amortization of content library		20,813	$ 16,923	41,998	$ 33,044
Total content library, net		$ 27,765		$ 27,765		$ 30,101

[1] A membership (also referred to as a subscription or member) is defined as the right to receive either the Netflix streaming service or Netflix DVD service. Memberships are assigned to territories based on the geographic location used at time of sign up as determined by the Company's internal systems, which utilize industry standard geo-location technology. The Company offers free-trial memberships to new and certain rejoining members. For inclusion in the definition of a membership in the above metrics, a method of payment is required to be provided even during the free-trial period. Total memberships therefore include those who are on a free-trial and have provided a method of payment. A membership is canceled and ceases to be reflected in the above metrics as of the effective cancellation date. Voluntary cancellations become effective at the end of the prepaid membership period, while involuntary cancellation of the service, as a result of a failed method of payment, becomes effective immediately.

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Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Assumptions Used to Value Stock Option Grants Using Lattice-Binomial Model (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity and Stock-based Compensation Disclosure [Abstract]
Dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected volatility	36.00%	45.00%	36.00%
Expected volatility, minimum				45.00%
Expected volatility, maximum				48.00%
Risk-free interest rate	2.05%	2.66%
Risk-free interest rate, minimum			2.03%	2.66%
Risk-free interest rate, maximum			2.05%	2.83%
Suboptimal exercise factor	247.00%
Suboptimal exercise factor, minimum		2.66%	2.47%	2.66%
Suboptimal exercise factor, maximum		4.20%	2.48%	4.20%
Weighted-average fair value (per share)	$ 32.52	$ 28.13	$ 29.24	$ 29.69
Total stock-based compensation expense (in thousands)	$ 28,590	$ 29,285	$ 56,031	$ 55,110
Total income tax benefit related to stock options (in thousands)	$ 10,796	$ 11,225	$ 21,188	$ 21,124

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 26,335	$ 71,018	$ 50,031	$ 124,133
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Additions to streaming content library	(1,273,677)	(813,314)	(2,885,602)	(1,562,713)
Change in streaming content liabilities	191,154	78,359	817,479	120,603
Amortization of streaming content library	822,600	639,037	1,572,118	1,239,772
Amortization of DVD content library	20,813	16,923	41,998	33,044
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles	15,581	12,977	30,748	25,359
Stock-based compensation expense	28,590	29,285	56,031	55,110
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(39,427)	(14,628)	(68,428)	(47,360)
Other non-cash items	6,682	3,251	12,988	5,447
Deferred taxes	(4,232)	(16,569)	(41,274)	(29,672)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other current assets	(39,614)	(20,685)	(16,505)	14,381
Accounts payable	6,447	(3,086)	(4,178)	19,726
Accrued expenses	41,624	59,008	77,546	58,566
Deferred revenue	16,414	11,315	27,168	25,563
Other non-current assets and liabilities	(633)	3,133	21,155	10,424
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(181,343)	56,024	(308,725)	92,383
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of DVD content library	(19,786)	(20,981)	(42,692)	(35,895)
Purchases of property and equipment	(27,538)	(19,869)	(40,574)	(33,203)
Other assets	(639)	1,129	(414)	1,424
Purchases of short-term investments	(67,949)	(170,908)	(158,889)	(231,454)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	48,412	89,662	100,360	232,710
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments	19,170	92,014	51,057	95,104
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(48,330)	(28,953)	(91,152)	28,686
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	23,804	14,469	34,720	46,917
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	0	1,500,000	400,000
Issuance costs	(397)	(353)	(17,629)	(7,080)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	39,427	14,628	68,428	47,360
Principal payments of lease financing obligations	(287)	(271)	(538)	(538)
Net cash provided by financing activities	62,547	28,473	1,584,981	486,659
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	6,221	1,250	(4,840)	1,551
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(160,905)	56,794	1,180,264	609,279
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,454,777	1,157,450	1,113,608	604,965
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	2,293,872	1,214,244	2,293,872	1,214,244
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Increase in accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment	$ 13,713	$ 5,528	$ 12,152	$ 5,792

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Short-term Investments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Short-Term Investments And Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]

Short-term Investments

Short-term Investments

The Company’s investment policy is consistent with the definition of available-for-sale securities. The Company does not buy and hold securities principally for the purpose of selling them in the near future. The Company’s policy is focused on preservation of capital, liquidity and return. From time to time, the Company may sell certain securities but the objectives are generally not to generate profits on short-term differences in price. The following tables summarize, by major security type, the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy and where they are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	As of June 30, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Cash	$	2,193,203	$	—	$	—		$	2,193,203
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds	105,603		—		—			105,603
Level 2 securities:
Corporate debt securities	271,569		419		(130		)	271,858
Government securities	197,919		364		(7		)	198,276
Certificate of deposits and commercial paper	6,100		—		—			6,100
Agency securities	26,621		31		—			26,652
Total	$	2,801,015	$	814	$	(137	)	$	2,801,692

	As of December 31, 2014
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Cash	$	1,007,543	$	—	$	—		$	1,007,543
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds	111,759		—		—			111,759
Level 2 securities:
Corporate debt securities	295,500		432		(199		)	295,733
Government securities	168,749		120		(95		)	168,774
Asset and mortgage-backed securities	112		—		—			112
Certificate of deposits	3,600		—		—			3,600
Agency securities	26,665		5		(1		)	26,669
Total	$	1,613,928	$	557	$	(295	)	$	1,614,190

	As of
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,293,872	$	1,113,608
Short-term investments	502,886		494,888
Other non-current assets (1)	4,934		5,694
Total	$	2,801,692	$	1,614,190

(1) Primarily restricted cash that is related to workers compensation deposits.

Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The hierarchy level assigned to each security in the Company’s available-for-sale portfolio and cash equivalents is based on its assessment of the transparency and reliability of the inputs used in the valuation of such instrument at the measurement date. The fair value of available-for-sale securities and cash equivalents included in the Level 1 category is based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market. The fair value of available-for-sale securities included in the Level 2 category is based on observable inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets at the measurement date; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. These values were obtained from an independent pricing service and were evaluated using pricing models that vary by asset class and may incorporate available trade, bid and other market information and price quotes from well-established independent pricing vendors and broker-dealers. The Company's procedures include controls to ensure that appropriate fair values are recorded, such as comparing prices obtained from multiple independent sources. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the fair value of the Company’s debt instruments.

There were no investments in a material unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2015 or December 31, 2014. There were no material other-than-temporary impairments or credit losses related to available-for-sale securities in the three or six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. In addition, there were no material gross realized gains or losses in the three or six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.

The estimated fair value of short-term investments by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2015 is as follows:

	(in thousands)
Due within one year	$	172,268
Due after one year and through five years	330,618
Total short-term investments	$	502,886

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - 6 months ended Jun. 30, 2015 $ in Millions	USD ($) segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3
Other comprehensive loss reflected in cumulative translation adjustment | $	$ 21.8

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Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details)			1 Months Ended
	Jun. 23, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014 employee_group $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2015 $ / shares shares	Mar. 31, 2015 $ / shares shares	Feb. 28, 2015 $ / shares shares
Components of Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]
Number of shares of capital stock authorized				5,000,000,000	170,000,000
Number of common shares authorized		160,000,000	4,990,000,000	4,990,000,000	160,000,000
Number of preferred shares authorized				10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Stock split declared	7		7
Number of employee groups | employee_group		2
2011 Stock Plan [Member]
Components of Stockholders' Equity [Line Items]
Shares reserved for future issuance			18,100,000

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Short-term Investments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Short-Term Investments And Fair Value Measurement [Abstract]

Available-For-Sale Securities Reported At Fair Value

The following tables summarize, by major security type, the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy and where they are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

	As of June 30, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Cash	$	2,193,203	$	—	$	—		$	2,193,203
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds	105,603		—		—			105,603
Level 2 securities:
Corporate debt securities	271,569		419		(130		)	271,858
Government securities	197,919		364		(7		)	198,276
Certificate of deposits and commercial paper	6,100		—		—			6,100
Agency securities	26,621		31		—			26,652
Total	$	2,801,015	$	814	$	(137	)	$	2,801,692

	As of December 31, 2014
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
	(in thousands)
Cash	$	1,007,543	$	—	$	—		$	1,007,543
Level 1 securities:
Money market funds	111,759		—		—			111,759
Level 2 securities:
Corporate debt securities	295,500		432		(199		)	295,733
Government securities	168,749		120		(95		)	168,774
Asset and mortgage-backed securities	112		—		—			112
Certificate of deposits	3,600		—		—			3,600
Agency securities	26,665		5		(1		)	26,669
Total	$	1,613,928	$	557	$	(295	)	$	1,614,190

	As of
	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,293,872	$	1,113,608
Short-term investments	502,886		494,888
Other non-current assets (1)	4,934		5,694
Total	$	2,801,692	$	1,614,190

(1) Primarily restricted cash that is related to workers compensation deposits.

Estimated Fair Value of Short-Term Investments By Contractual Maturity

The estimated fair value of short-term investments by contractual maturity as of June 30, 2015 is as follows:

	(in thousands)
Due within one year	$	172,268
Due after one year and through five years	330,618
Total short-term investments	$	502,886