Netflix landed five Oscars across two films. 'Frankenstein' took Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. 'KPop Demon Hunters' claimed Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

The sweep signals a structural shift in how Academy voters treat streaming-native productions. Netflix now has a proven pipeline from production to awards recognition, not just nominations.

The full TechCrunch piece is worth reading for what comes next: how these wins affect Netflix's content budget priorities and whether rivals like Apple TV+ and Amazon adjust their awards strategies in response.

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