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Netflix revolutionized entertainment by pioneering DVD-by-mail rentals in 1997 before launching its streaming service in 2007, amassing over 325 million paid memberships worldwide. Founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, the platform disrupted Blockbuster and traditional cable with unlimited subscriptions and original content like House of Cards. Today, it dominates as the top video-on-demand service, blending acquired hits from Hollywood with in-house productions across 190+ countries.