Netflix is about to feel more like social media with a vertical feed coming soon

Your Netflix app is about to get a social media makeover. The streaming giant confirmed in its Q1 2026 earnings letter to shareholders that a redesigned mobile app with a vertical video discovery feed is arriving by the end of April. “This redesign will better reflect our expanding entertainment offering and make it easier for members to engage how and when they want,” the letter reads.

How is Netflix using vertical video to help you find your next watch?

Netflix first tested a version of this in early 2025, but the rollout was limited. In beta testing, the vertical video discovery feed featured scrollable clips and trailers from Netflix shows and movies right on the app’s home screen.

You can tap a clip to jump straight into watching, add a title to your watchlist, or share it with someone. The feature spans all

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