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Netflix was offered to Blockbuster for $50 Million

Jan 18, 2026
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  • Reed Hastings conceived Netflix after a frustrating $40 Blockbuster late fee.
  • The idea combined the new DVD format with mail delivery.
  • Netflix was initially offered to Blockbuster for $50 million but rejected.

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