No, Stephen Colbert Did Not Sign a Multi-Million Dollar Netflix Deal

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A claim circulating across social media platforms alleges that Stephen Colbert has signed a $13–$13.5 million deal with Netflix for a seven-episode series. The rumor gained traction in late August-early September 2025, spurring #CancelNetflix chatter and political spin. After investigating reports from credible outlets and reviewing official statements, we found no evidence that such a deal exists.

Social Media Posts

Posts claiming “Colbert just signed a $13.5M Netflix deal” have been circulating on multiple social media platforms, with the viral posts garnering thousands of shares so far.

 

 

Fact Check

According to Newsweek, representatives for both Netflix and Colbert were contacted but neither confirmed any agreement. The outlet reported that the rumor “appears to be false” and emphasized that no corroboration exists from either party. The article noted that a legitimate multi-million-dollar deal would typically be announced through official channels or covered by major industry publications, which has not occurred.

The widely circulated rumor contains specific details: a $13-$13.5 million payment for exactly seven episodes. These figures do not appear in any official announcements or reports from established entertainment news outlets. The numbers are found exclusively in social media posts that cite similar posts without providing verifiable sources.

The rumor likely stemmed from Colbert’s on-air joke in August 2025, when he quipped, “Netflix, call me. I’m available in June,” after CBS announced The Late Show would end in May 2026. Publications like Entertainment Weekly clearly presented this comment as humorous speculation about his future, not as a business announcement.

Colbert and The Late Show’s Context

CBS has publicly announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the broader Late Show franchise will end in May 2026 for financial reasons. Colbert remains on air until then, with shows resuming after the summer hiatus. None of CBS’s materials mention any Netflix project for Colbert.

Conclusio

Based on our investigation, we find the claim that Stephen Colbert signed a $13–$13.5 million Netflix deal to be false. No credible evidence supports this assertion. The rumor appears to have spread through social media without verification from any reliable sources, official announcements, or industry reporting.