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Amazon Prime Video Doubles Japan Production Budget to Challenge Netflix

Amazon Prime Video will double its Japan original content budget over two years to compete with Netflix.

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Amazon held an event in Tokyo on September 3, 2026, to announce its strategy for the Prime Video platform in Japan. [1] Amazon's Prime Video platform will more than double its investment in producing original content in Japan over the next two years. [2] Amazon aims to challenge Netflix's dominance in the country's streaming market with this increased investment. [3] The strategy seeks to produce hit exclusive titles to draw more viewers in Japan's growing streaming market. [4] In the United States, F1 is now exclusive to Apple TV, with live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix from June 26-28 available for free to viewers. [5] Lando Norris secured the title victory on the final day of the 2025 season and is the defending champion for 2026. [6] The 2026 Formula One season is the 77th edition of the championship, featuring 24 Grands Prix events held between March and December. [7] Mercedes is identified as the team to beat in the 2026 season, with Ferrari positioned as a close challenger. [8]
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  1. Amazon held an event in Tokyo on September 3, 2026, to announce its strategy for the Prime Video platform in Japan. · Nikkei Asia
  2. Amazon's Prime Video platform will more than double its investment in producing original content in Japan over the next two years. · Nikkei Asia
  3. Amazon aims to challenge Netflix's dominance in the country's streaming market with this increased investment. · Nikkei Asia
  4. The strategy seeks to produce hit exclusive titles to draw more viewers in Japan's growing streaming market. · Nikkei Asia
  5. In the United States, F1 is now exclusive to Apple TV, with live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix from June 26-28 available for free to viewers. · Mashable
  6. Lando Norris secured the title victory on the final day of the 2025 season and is the defending champion for 2026. · Mashable
  7. The 2026 Formula One season is the 77th edition of the championship, featuring 24 Grands Prix events held between March and December. · Mashable
  8. Mercedes is identified as the team to beat in the 2026 season, with Ferrari positioned as a close challenger. · Mashable
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