Netflix, one of the most popular streaming services in the world, has revealed some sad news.
On Monday, many people noticed that Netflix had stopped serving those streaming the service on PlayStation 3. Affected users should receive a notification on their device that reads: “Unfortunately, Netflix will no longer be available on this device after March 2, 2026. Please visit netflix.com/compatibledevices to see a list of supported devices.”
According to multiple sources, approximately 87 million users will lose access to Netflix. However, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 still support Netflix, allowing users to stream content by downloading the app from the TV and Videos section of the console.
In this photo illustration, the Netflix logo appears on a smartphone screen in the Apple App Store on February 21, 2026 in Ontario, Canada.
When Netflix and Sony signed a deal 17 years ago to allow PS3 owners to stream movies and TV shows on their consoles, users had to request a Blu-ray disc to access the service due to the company’s exclusive deal with Microsoft for the Xbox 360. However, the agreement expired in 2010 and Netflix became an app on the device.
The streaming service was founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in August 1997, initially as a DVD mailing service, before launching its website in April 1998 and its streaming platform in 2007. Meanwhile, the PS3 was first released by Sony Computer Entertainment in Japan on November 11, 2006, followed by North America on November 17, 2006, and Europe and Australia on March 23. 2007. It marks the beginning of the seventh generation, featuring Blu-ray support and PlayStation Network.
Netflix offers many popular TV shows, including old sitcoms and new original shows, including bridgeton, crown, love is blind, stranger things, night agent, Grey’s Anatomy, seinfeldetc. Netflix had more than 325 million subscribers as of late January 2026 and plans to increase content spending to $20 billion this year.
If PS4 or PS5 users want to download Netflix, they must navigate to the “TV & Videos” icon on the home screen, select the Netflix app, and press “Download.” If it’s not found, go to the PlayStation Store, search for “Netflix” and download it from there. Requires PlayStation Network account.
Prices for U.S. Netflix users range from $7.99 to $24.99 per month, depending on the plan purchased. Additional membership seats can be added for $6.99 to $8.99 per month. Netflix can also be downloaded from major app stores on iOS, Android phones and tablets, Amazon Fire tablets, the Microsoft Store, and Chromebooks. It’s also often pre-installed on smart TVs, media players and game consoles.
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This article was originally published by Parade on March 2, 2026 and first appeared in the News section. Click here to add Parade as a preferred source.
