Netflix Likely Passed on Prince Harry's Invictus Games Documentary Despite 'First Refusal'

Prince Harry's latest Invictus Games documentary has made its streaming debut on Hulu, surprising many amidst his and Meghan Markle's partnership with Netflix. Entitled "Prince Harry's Mission: Life, Family, and Invictus Games," the documentary chronicles the Duke of Sussex's journey to Canada for the Invictus Games One Year To Go Event. According to public relations expert Lynn Carratt, Netflix is presumed to have declined the opportunity to pick up the new documentary, possibly due to the underperformance of the previous installment, "Prince Harry's Heart of Invictus," which failed to rank in the top 10 streaming charts.

"It's likely that Netflix had the first right of refusal on the documentary and opted out, as they are currently focusing on the production of 'Meet Me at the Lake,' a film Harry and Meghan are involved in," Lynn stated, as reported by The Mirror.

Lynn also shed light on Prince Harry's strategic planning behind the documentary, noting that Hulu's availability is restricted to the USA, suggesting that the documentary was likely a condition of the ABC interview he conducted with Good Morning America during The Invictus Games One Year to Event. She suggested that Harry might have granted permission for its production as it serves as positive publicity for the Invictus Games.

The decision to debut the documentary on Hulu, rather than Netflix, has sparked interest and speculation about the dynamics of the Sussexes' streaming partnerships and their broader media strategy.