Legal Action and Viewer Complaints
Ronald "Blue" Denton filed a class-action lawsuit against in , claiming breach of contract due to streaming issues during the vs. fight, seeking over $50 million in damages.
Thousands of viewers reported buffering, glitches, and access issues, with Down Detector noting nearly 85,000 complaints. Netflix acknowledged the streaming problems, attributing them to the event's unprecedented viewer scale.
Netflix's Response and Future Events
Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone described the technical challenges as "tackled brilliantly" but admitted there was room for improvement, considering the event a success despite the issues.
Netflix plans to broadcast the NFL Christmas Gameday Live, featuring a halftime performance by Beyoncé, aiming to avoid previous streaming problems. The company has not yet commented on the lawsuit.