# Netflix Fires Film Chief Dan Lin

> Netflix fires film chief Dan Lin ahead of third-quarter earnings.
- Title: Netflix Fires Film Chief Dan Lin · TokenPost | Shortify
- Summary: Netflix fires film chief Dan Lin ahead of third-quarter earnings. Netflix fired Dan Lin, its film chief, before releasing third-quarter results on Tuesday…
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- Published: 2026-10-19T23:14:20+00:00
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- Topics: netflix, dan lin, film chief, third-quarter earnings, october 20, peter rice, crypto, finance
## Netflix fires film chief
Netflix fired Dan Lin, its film chief, over the weekend, creating a leadership vacancy as the streaming company prepares to release third-quarter results Tuesday, Oct. 20.
## Third-quarter results expected
Netflix Chief Content Officer Peter Rice is expected to find a replacement for Lin, who held the position for almost three years.
## Financial projections
Netflix's July forecast for the third quarter called for $12.86 billion in revenue, up 11.7% from a year earlier, and a 33.2% operating margin.
## Key takeaway

Netflix fired Dan Lin, its film chief, before releasing third-quarter results on Tuesday, Oct. 20.