What was the first Netflix original movie? What was the first Netflix original movie? In 2007, Netflix launched its streaming service, based on a similar premise to its DVD-by-mail setup but online instead, with about 1,000 titles available at first. In 2013, they launched Netflix Originals, with the first license being for the thriller series House of Cards. Now, with thousands of original titles globally, Netflix remains one of the biggest streaming services in the world.