Netflix began as a DVD rental service in 1999 and introduced streaming in 2007, growing to over 40 million subscribers worldwide. It revolutionized consumer media consumption by offering instant, on-demand streaming of movies and TV shows without due dates or late fees. This represented a major shift away from traditional physical rental models and influenced consumer decision making towards increased on-demand viewing. Netflix's strong streaming presence, accounting for over 30% of internet bandwidth, threatened competitors like Blockbuster and transformed the consumer media market. To maintain its leadership, Netflix must continue expanding its catalog of original and licensed content across platforms and regions.