7 Secrets Your Netflix Subscription Includes for Free

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As a big movie and TV fan, I often wonder if Netflix is really worth the monthly cost. It feels like shows get cut before they find their footing, and the selection of movies and shows they have rights to doesn’t seem as great as it used to – and of course, the price keeps going up! But honestly, no matter which plan you choose – whether you’re paying for the high-quality 4K streaming on multiple devices or the ad-supported basic version – you actually get a lot of extra perks with that subscription.

These new movies and shows don’t add an extra cost to your Netflix subscription – you’re already paying for them. The main difference is that they aren’t prominently featured; you’ll likely have to search to find them on the platform, unlike other content that’s easier to discover.

7) Hidden Behind-the-Scenes on Stranger Things and More

Netflix often acts as if extra features – common on DVDs and Blu-rays – aren’t important for streaming, but that’s not entirely true. Popular shows like Stranger Things actually have quite a bit of behind-the-scenes content. Along with the new documentary about the final season, viewers can find “Beyond Stranger Things,” a discussion show with the cast and crew from season two, and “Stranger Scenes,” which offers behind-the-scenes footage from the final season’s episodes.

Netflix often keeps bonus content for popular shows hidden away from the main menu. It’s not just Stranger Things – hits like Squid Game and Bridgerton also have extra documentaries and podcasts about the series. Even films like Don’t Look Up include special behind-the-scenes footage that you need to search for on the platform.

6) Sony’s New Movies Stream There First

For the past few years, Netflix has been the exclusive streaming home for Sony Pictures Entertainment’s movies after they’ve been shown in theaters and released for home viewing. Starting in 2026, this agreement will become worldwide – though it will take some time to launch fully in every country. This means all Sony movies that play in theaters will eventually be available on Netflix. We’ve already seen this happen with popular films like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, It Ends With Us, and Venom: The Last Dance. It will also apply to future releases, including the new Resident Evil movie by Zach Cregger and the live-action The Legend of Zelda film. However, you’ll need to wait until they’ve finished their theatrical run and initial digital release before they appear on Netflix.

5) Shows and Movies From OTHER Streamers

It’s become common for streaming services to remove shows that aren’t performing well, and some smaller creators are now licensing their content to larger platforms to reach more viewers. This has led to Netflix carrying shows that used to be exclusive elsewhere. Currently, Netflix streams several shows originally made for Hulu, such as Solar Opposites, Castle Rock, and 11.22.63. They’ve also added horror films from Shudder, including Deadstream, Creep, and Host.

4) Video Games Like Red Dead Redemption

If you open the Netflix app, you’re likely to see a selection of free mobile games available to subscribers. While they have familiar arcade classics like Tetris and Missile Command, you’ll also find popular app games such as Heads Up and Cut the Rope. But the biggest draw is access to full video games, including titles like the original Red Dead Redemption. Just like with movies and shows, the game selection changes regularly; Netflix has previously offered games like Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition and the award-winning Hades.

3) WWE RAW and Classic WrestleManias

For over a year, Netflix has been showing weekly episodes of WWE RAW every Monday, and that’s just the beginning of their wrestling content. They also offer WWE Unreal, a series that goes behind the scenes to show how WWE shows are made. Plus, Netflix has a library of past WWE Premium Live Events, though currently these are limited to events before September 2025. Overall, wrestling fans can find over forty years of content on Netflix, including major events like WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, Money in the Bank, and SummerSlam.

2) Podcasts

1) Bo Burnham’s Library

Many people likely knew Bo Burnham’s special Inside was originally only available on Netflix during the COVID-19 lockdown, but that detail may have faded for some. Fortunately, Inside isn’t the only Burnham content on the platform. Netflix also offers an hour of extra footage from Inside called “The Inside Outtakes,” plus his previous specials Make Happy (2016) and What (2013). While some clips can be found on Burnham’s YouTube channel, Netflix still has a distinct advantage over other streaming services when it comes to his work.

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2026-02-20 17:15