Netflix and Marvel had major creative disagreements

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed that the company had major disagreements with Marvel over the quality of their shows. This included popular series like Daredevil and Jessica Jones. Sarandos described the situation as a "fistfight" during a recent interview. The partnership between Marvel and Netflix began in November 2013. They agreed to create several shows based on Marvel Comics characters, including Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and The Defenders. Sarandos called this deal "the biggest in the history of television." Sarandos explained that Netflix wanted to produce high-quality content. However, Marvel was focused more on making money. He pointed out that their goals were not aligned. While Netflix aimed to create great television, Marvel's team was more cautious about spending. This disagreement led to challenges in making the shows as successful as possible. Sarandos noted that every time Netflix wanted to improve a show, it felt like a "fistfight" to get Marvel to agree. Ultimately, all the Marvel shows on Netflix were canceled by 2019. This was largely due to Disney launching its own streaming service, Disney+. In 2022, all Marvel shows were removed from Netflix as Disney regained their licenses.