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YouTube Creator Kevin Langue Signs Deal with Netflix

Starting September 5, the comedian's channels will be available on the streaming service worldwide.

The short version

  • YouTube comedy creator Kevin Langue is bringing his channels, The Kevin Langue Show and Kevin Langue 2, to Netflix.
  • Beginning September 5, Netflix will stream older episodes from both channels, with new episodes releasing day-and-date alongside YouTube.
  • The partnership reflects an ongoing trend of Netflix signing deals with YouTube-native creators, which has reportedly prompted YouTube to offer funding to creators in exchange for exclusive windows.

Key facts

  • Kevin Langue signed a deal with Netflix to bring his two YouTube channels to the streaming platform worldwide starting September 5.[Variety]
  • The agreement includes a catalog of older episodes, while new episodes will debut simultaneously on both Netflix and YouTube.[Variety]
  • Langue has more than 13.5 million followers across online platforms, including 5.4 million subscribers on his primary YouTube channel.[Variety]
  • Netflix has previously signed deals with other prominent YouTube-native creators, including Mark Rober and Alan Chikin Chow.[Variety]
  • YouTube has reportedly responded to Netflix's creator partnerships by offering to fund video projects for creators who agree to exclusive release windows.[Variety]

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