Netflix Cancellations, Boycotts Buzz Online As Streaming Giant Enjoys Nearly $3 Billion Warner Bros. Windfall: ‘About Time To Say No Thank You’

Netflix Inc. is facing growing online backlash over rising subscription prices and cancellation calls, even as the streaming giant reportedly benefits from a nearly $3 billion breakup windfall tied to its failed Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

Across Reddit communities, users have been voicing frustration over repeated price increases, ad-supported tiers and shifting content value.

“After years of loyalty, I’m out and finally cancelled,” one user wrote in a widely shared post on r/cordcutters. “The content isn’t even that good. It’s getting out of control.”

Another user added, “Subscribe when you want to watch something, and unsub as soon as you don’t.”

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On another thread, r/netflix, one user wrote, “about time to say no thank you,” while another user argued that if Netflix had acquired Warner Bros., it would have likely led to a stock price increase.

They pointed out that Netflix’s $82 billion offer shows it has strong financial capacity and noted that Paramount Skydance even paid Netflix a reported $2.8 billion breakup fee. The user then questioned the justification for raising prices again.

On X, users also shared their concerns. One person said they dislike how Netflix rolls out small price hikes multiple times a year, making it seem minor even though the costs add up over time.

I hate how Netflix does these small price increases multiple times a year. They want us to think it’s not that much of an increase, but you can see it’s been adding up. Is Netflix worth $30 per month? 🥴

— Nyne (@nyne_tailed_fox) March 26, 2026

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Another user tagged @netflix and asked what exactly customers are getting in return for yet another price hike in the past few months.

They acknowledged the addition of podcasts and a few live sports events, but said the value feels increasingly excessive and not worth it.

@netflix genuinely asking, what are we receiving in exchange for another price increase within the past few months? we see you added podcasts and a few sporting events, but it’s starting to feel excessive as hell, tbh. https://t.co/sK4l78angP

— Sassington, M.C. (@MissSassbox) March 26, 2026

Netflix did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comments.