Monterey, California – October 19, 2026 -- Travelers can book a third free hotel night in Monterey County for stays between November 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027, as two screen adaptations spotlight the region: Netflix's East of Eden series and the film Whalefall.

The East of Eden limited series, based on John Steinbeck's 1952 novel, premiered October 1 and stars Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Ciarán Hinds. Whalefall, based on Daniel Kraus's 2023 thriller and starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue, reached theaters October 16.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- Sandbox VR opens its first New York City location on October 23 at 777 7th Avenue in Times Square, and guests who book by October 22 can save 20% on all tickets.

The 10,324-square-foot Manhattan venue is the company's 100th location. It sits within walking distance of Broadway's Theatre District, Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall.

Toronto – October 15, 2026 -- Toca Boca World players can dress their characters in looks inspired by HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys and play four songs from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters in their stories when the collaboration launches October 27.

Los Angeles – September 29, 2026 -- Sports fans chasing every game across major leagues could now pay more than $2,266 a year to subscribe to eight separate streaming platforms, according to new analysis from Lucky Rebel.

The combined monthly cost of the eight services studied climbed from $149.95 in 2021 to $188.86 in 2026, a 26% jump equal to nearly $39 more per month. The figure reflects the cost of holding all eight subscriptions simultaneously, not what a typical fan spends.

Jacksonville – September 29, 2026 -- Sandbox VR will open its newest venue at St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, Florida, on October 9, 2026, offering a 20% presale discount through October 8 for guests who book ahead.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- PayPal and Netflix are launching a joint cashback campaign in Germany starting September 3, 2026, timed to the premiere of the second season of "The Gentlemen." PayPal customers can get 50% cashback on the first three months of a Netflix Standard with Ads subscription when they activate the offer in the PayPal app and pay through PayPal.

The promotion runs through September 30, 2026, or until 80,000 customers have signed up, whichever comes first.