Creating a movie streaming website like Netflix starts with defining your niche, content strategy, and monetization model subscription, pay-per-view, or ads.
Next, build a scalable backend using cloud infrastructure, secure video hosting, and a CDN for smooth playback. Features like user profiles, recommendations, search, and multi-device support are essential. Strong content protection with DRM and secure payments is also critical.
While you can build everything from scratch, many businesses speed things up by using white-label OTT platforms like VPlayed, which handle streaming, monetization, and security, allowing you to focus more on content, branding, and user experience.