Netflix has just approved the ARRI ALEXA 265 for use in its original productions. The long-awaited confirmation places the mighty ALEXA 265 among the elite class of cinema cameras capable of meeting Netflix’s stringent technical standards for image capture.
The Elite of the Elite
The journey to this moment has been filled with buzz and curiosity. It began when ARRI unveiled the ALEXA 265 late last year, generating significant excitement within the filmmaking community. As detailed in ARRI Introduces the ALEXA 265: A Compact Medium Format High-End Cinema Camera, this camera represented a new benchmark in image quality, utilizing a unique 6:5 aspect ratio medium-format sensor to deliver unmatched dynamic range, resolution, and color fidelity in a compact form factor. Soon after its debut, deeper insights were revealed in the comprehensive ARRI ALEXA 265: FAQ, Sample Footage, and Concept. This piece answered critical questions about the sensor size, color science, and post-production workflow, while showcasing breathtaking footage that left no doubt about the camera’s cinematic capabilities. Then came a twist in April 2025. In an ironic and clever turn, an April Fools’ joke accidentally revealed the truth a bit earlier than planned. As exposed in ARRI ALEXA 265 is Netflix Approved? The Secret Revealed Through an April Fools’ Prank, a prank article published on Y.M.Cinema hinted at the Netflix approval—but savvy readers quickly noticed the details seemed a little too accurate to be entirely fictional. As it turns out, the joke was closer to reality than anyone expected.
Eagerly Waiting to see the Productions
With Netflix’s official stamp now confirmed, the ALEXA 265 joins an exclusive club of “Netflix Approved” cameras, cementing its place in high-end cinema production. This move is likely to accelerate adoption of the 265 in major narrative projects, offering directors and cinematographers a medium-format option that pairs ARRI’s legendary color science with full streaming compliance. Now that the ARRI ALEXA 265 has earned its place on the prestigious Netflix Approved list, all eyes are on the upcoming Netflix productions that will harness its unparalleled image quality. Filmmakers and cinephiles alike are eagerly waiting to witness how this powerful medium-format camera will shape the look and feel of original content on the world’s largest streaming platform. With the ALEXA 265 behind the lens, expectations are sky-high. Check out the Netflix Camera Production Guide for the ARRI 265 here.
