Under a new Czech legislation, streaming behemoths such as Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max will be required to allocate 2% of their local earnings towards the production of Czech films and series.
The Czech audiovisual industry has experienced a record-breaking year, with a turnover exceeding CZK 15 billion (EUR 631 million).
A move to curb account sharing, it allows adding users outside the household for a fee.
Netflix reigns as the most popular VOD platform in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, outpacing competitors like HBO Max, Voyo, and Disney+, according to the latest Atmedia Index survey.