Barack & Michelle Obama Going Independent After Netflix 8 Years Ends
Written by Tariq on April 21, 2026
Higher Ground will be breaking new ground in its evolution. The production company of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will transition to becoming independent when its current first-look deal with Netflix is up later this year, sources said.
President Obama signaled the change while on stage at History Channel’s special edition of HistoryTalks in Philadelphia Saturday honoring America’s 250th anniversary. Interviewed by Jon Meacham, he spoke of starting Higher Ground “with the intention of trying to see if we could lift up some stories that help make America look at itself and excavate those better angels of our nature.”
According to sources, the deal with Netflix has not ended yet but Higher Ground plans to remain independent and not pursue a studio pact when it expires soon while continuing to collaborate with the global streamer on existing projects.
Source: Deadline
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