Such a move would have been considered unheard of just a year ago, but shows how much the coronavirus pandemic is forcing companies to do things differently.
Most major entertainment companies have now rolled out streaming services, endeavoring to capture some of the growth in streaming that has also eroded the hugely lucrative pay TV business.
Netflix is increasingly looking to Asia for its next 100 million users. However, it faces increasing competition from local players such as China's Tencent.