Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos doesn’t think tariffs are the right way to boost US movie and TV production — and he thinks he’s gotten through to President Donald Trump on the issue.
“He has brought up tariffs for the movie and television industry many times, and I’ve hopefully talked to him the way out of them,” Sarandos said in a new interview with POLITICO, which, alongside Business Insider, is part of the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network.
Trump has been keen on using tariffs to encourage more filming in the US. In May, he announced on Truth Social a plan to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the US. He hasn’t implemented it so far.
Trump’s plan to add tariffs on foreign movies stemmed from a desire to slow production declines in Hollywood and other areas of the US that “are being devastated” by filming incentive programs abroad, he wrote in his May announcement on Truth Social.
Los Angeles production work has been dropping off for years, and the city’s media professionals are feeling the pain. Overseas filming hubs like London have been courting production work by offering big cost-saving incentives.
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Sarandos said he’d prefer the US use similar tax incentives to bring filming back home.
“Healthy incentive programs attract a lot of production, and you’ve seen a lot of them move from California to Georgia to New Jersey,” Sarandos told POLITICO. “Having the incentives versus tariffs is much better.”
The tariff structure for a movie, which isn’t a physical good, isn’t entirely clear. A White House spokesman said in a statement shortly after Trump’s announcement that “no final decisions on foreign film tariffs” had been made and that the administration was “exploring all options to deliver on President Trump’s directive to safeguard our country’s national and economic security while Making Hollywood Great Again.”
A fee on foreign productions could become very expensive for Netflix, which has released a slate of international films and TV shows over the years, including “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “Squid Game,” and “Adolescence.”
Netflix’s global reach and its ability to turn a South Korean or German drama into a global hit have been key differentiators for the company, which is expected to spend as much as $20 billion on content this year.
Nine years after the Oscar-winning original, we’re back inside the mind of Riley. Now 13, she’s got a lot more swirling in her head besides “Joy,” “Anger,” “Sadness,” “Fear,” and “Disgust.”
With puberty hitting, there’s now “Envy,” “Boredom,” “Embarrassment,” and “Anxiety.”
Like the first movie, the sequel cleverly examines how emotions fuel our everyday lives, especially in our youth. Here, the main focus is Riley trying to fit in at hockey skills camp, which leads to a lot of anxiety and repressing her key emotions.
Though the middle of the movie gets a bit stale as Joy tries to race back before Anxiety goes too far, it gets points for having one of the better endings in the Pixar filmography.
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A mansion in Paradise Valley, Arizona, is on the market for $40 million.
The home includes a shooting range, a 12-seat movie theater, and a two-lane bowling alley.
If sold, the mansion would set a state record for the highest-selling home of all time.
The most expensive home in Arizona is up for sale, and for its $40 million price tag, potential buyers would be getting a lot more than run-of-the-mill household amenities.
The property has a full-sized basketball court, a shark tank, a 12-seat movie theater, and a two-lane bowling alley — and that only scratches the home’s surface.
If sold at its listing price, the mansion would set a record for the highest-selling house in Arizona’s history. The current record — a $33.5 million sale from 2025 — is held by a property just down the road.
The listed 11-bed, 13-bath home sits in Paradise Valley, a desert town that holds the distinction of being the wealthiest zip code in Arizona. Paradise Valley is comprised of about 15 square miles of land, and most of the town’s properties are required to take up a minimum of one acre to maintain the area’s low population density.
Construction of the mansion began in 2020, designed by the owners to have unique spaces for their children’s hobbies. Now, with their kids out of the house, the owners are looking to downsize.
The home’s listing agent, Scott Grigg of the Grigg’s Group Powered by the Altman Brothers, says the home’s eccentric details are unusual for the region and are more commonly found at properties in big coastal cities.
“These types of amenity-driven estates are typically seen in Miami or Los Angeles, but to have something like this here in Arizona is unique,” Grigg told Business Insider.
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The market for these types of properties in Arizona is growing, the home’s listing agent says.
One of the house’s sitting rooms. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
Grigg predicts the home will likely attract an out-of-state buyer, perhaps looking to move to Arizona for improved quality of life or lower state taxes. He said Arizona is seeing an influx of new buyers from the nation’s biggest cities.
“$40 million gets you a lot,” Grigg said. “It’ll get you a house on the beach or a large estate in California, but now Arizona is putting itself on the map.”
Paradise Valley sits right next to the city of Scottsdale, which was found to be the country’s fastest-growing hub for millionaires in a 2025 report from Henley & Partners, a residence and citizenship firm.
Grigg added that the combination of all the property’s amenities is a big draw for buyers in the home’s price range.
“They want the best of the best and things that stand out,” Grigg said.
The property is split into a main residence and a detached guest house.
The property features a main residence and a guest casita. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
The home is just over 23,000 square feet on an estate spanning nearly 2 ¼ acres. But if the main residence’s five guest bedrooms aren’t enough to accommodate visitors, the property also has a separate guest casita.
This includes five bedrooms, a kitchen, and 4 ½ bathrooms. Two fireplaces keep the guest home warm, and a golf putting green sits right outside.
The kitchen in the main residence has a walk-in fridge and freezer.
The kitchen has a dedicated meat locker. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
The kitchen can entertain plenty of guests with a double-oven gas range and a dedicated meat locker. Behind a door is a butler’s pantry, which includes an industrial-style walk-in fridge and freezer.
Both the main residence and guest home are controlled by smart automation systems.
30 wireless phone chargers appear throughout the home. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
The property is fully automated, with features such as electronic shades and motorized glass doors. The house uses AVA and Crestron automation systems to control home appliances.
The home also has more than 30 wireless phone chargers throughout.
The main bathroom has spa-like features.
The home’s bathroom features a large steam shower with multiple shower heads. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
Though the home has over a dozen bathrooms, the primary bathroom stands out for its special features.
Dual shower head nozzles, body jets, and a rain shower head make up a steam shower, and there’s a freestanding tub that sits against the opposite wall.
Along another wall, pocket doors open up to reveal a courtyard with an additional tub and outdoor shower.
A 100-year-old bank vault keeps valuables safe.
The home has a 100-year-old bank vault. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
To ensure maximum security for valuables, the home contains a 100-year-old bank vault that opens into a safe room.
A regulation basketball court means residents can play a full-court game at a moment’s notice.
The home’s basketball court has a Phoenix Suns logo at midcourt. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
The property’s basketball court features stadium-style lighting and polished hardwood floors. A Phoenix Suns logo sits at midcourt, and the gym’s walls are padded for safety.
Next to the gym is a wellness center with a red-light sauna and a cold plunge.
Or they can face off in the home’s two-lane bowling alley.
The home’s bowling alley has the look and feel of a high-tech commercial bowling alley. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
The house’s bowling alley has the look, feel, and technology of a commercial bowling alley, only it’s meant for two. It has automatic ball return and a machine that oils and cleans each lane.
The home’s shark tank sits next to the bowling alley.
An in-home movie theater seats 12.
Cushioned chairs seat a dozen people in the home’s theater. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
Equipped with Dolby surround sound, the home’s theater can seat a dozen people.
A golf simulator lets anyone practice their swing without leaving the house.
The golf simulator doubles as a shooting/hunting game. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
The golf simulator has a large screen that lets anyone play through a virtual golf course. The simulator also doubles as a shooting and hunting game, with a rifle and a pistol.
A wet bar supplies refreshments for guests in the surrounding rooms.
The wet bar sits next to the movie theater, golf simulator, and bowling alley. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
Sitting right next to the movie theater, bowling alley, and golf simulator, the wet bar acts as an anchor for the surrounding amenities. Ample seating, a pool table, and access to a courtyard complete the room.
The gun room cost over $2 million, according to the home’s listing agent.
The owner’s gun collection is worth over $1 million. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
The mansion’s gun room is perhaps one of its most attention-grabbing attractions. Aside from the owner’s gun collection, valued at over $1 million, the room is full of custom, state-of-the-art features.
There’s a three-lane shooting range and a custom $300,000 HVAC system, which produces hospital-grade air, according to Grigg. Ventilation systems are important for indoor shooting ranges because of the presence of lead and other toxic chemicals, per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
The home has a 20-car garage, with space for 30 more.
With the garage and other spaces, the property can fit upwards of 50 cars. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
Attached to the main house is a large garage that can fit up to 20 cars. The basketball court and other areas can be used for additional parking spaces.
A putting green sits outside for when the weather’s nice enough to hit the links.
The property’s putting green neighbors the guest residence. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
Next to the guest casita, a seven-hole putting green lets golfers work on their short game.
A pool with an infinity-edge spa lets residents beat the Arizona heat.
The pool’s infinity edge creates a water-flowing effect. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
The property’s pool is surrounded by two gazebos with gas and wood-burning grills, as well as a raised viewing deck for lounging.
Despite the home’s eye-catching amenities, the property keeps a low profile in the neighborhood.
7545 N Mockingbird Lane sits in a gated compound. Phil Johnson/ProVisuals Media
Although the house has all the ingredients for loud, extravagant parties, the property blends in with the surrounding homes. The home isn’t visible from the street and sits in a private gated compound that can only be accessed via a long driveway.
For such a high-value property, extensive screening and proof of funds are required for potential buyers, according to Grigg.
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Margot Robbie has been acting for years, and some of her movies are higher-rated than others.
According to critics, Robbie’s best films include “Barbie,” “Birds of Prey,” and “I, Tonya.”
However, she’s also starred in critical flops like “Terminal” (2018) and “Suicide Squad” (2016).
Over the years, Australian actor Margot Robbie has been in many movies, from leading hit franchises to taking on smaller roles in critical misses.
She he even made Forbes list of highest-paid actors in 2023, in large part due to her starring role in the successful “Barbie” movie that debuted that same year.
Ahead of her upcoming starring role alongside Jacob Elordi in “Wuthering Heights,” here’s a look at all the movies she’s been in, ranked from worst to best based on critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change. Films with no score, documentaries, and some made-for-TV flicks were not included in this list.
Robbie’s lowest-rated film is “Terminal” (2018).
Margot Robbie in “Terminal.” RLJ Entertainment
Rotten Tomatoes score: 22%
Summary: In the neo-noir thriller “Terminal,” Robbie stars as Annie, a waitress who leads a dark double life.
In a sprawling city, Annie’s life intersects with a teacher (Simon Pegg) battling a terminal illness and a contractor (Mike Myers) who employs a pair of hitmen.
She kicked off her turn as Harley Quinn in “Suicide Squad” (2016).
Margot Robbie in “Suicide Squad.” Warner Bros.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 26%
Summary: In the action thriller “Suicide Squad,” intelligence officer Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) releases Gotham’s most dangerous villains from jail under the caveat that they complete a deadly mission that could be their last.
The villains include Joker (Jared Leto), Deadshot (Will Smith), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Diablo (Jay Hernandez), and Harley Quinn (Robbie).
She stepped back in time for “Amsterdam” (2022).
“Amsterdam” is set in the 1930s. 20th Century Studios
Rotten Tomatoes score: 31%
Summary: Based on the real-life “Business Plot,” the 1930s comedic thriller follows three friends (Christian Bale, Robbie, John David Washington) as they witness a murder, become suspects, and uncover a conspiracy.
Robbie starred as Jane Clayton in “The Legend of Tarzan” (2016).
Margot Robbie in “The Legend of Tarzan.” Warner Bros.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 36%
Summary: Years after leaving the jungle behind, Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgård) and his wife Jane (Robbie) are called back on a mission for the Parliament in the action-adventure film “The Legend of Tarzan.”
Once they return to the jungle, they realize that they have become pawns of the greed-driven Captain Leon Rom (Christoph Waltz).
She was Audrey in “Slaughterhouse Rulez” (2018).
Margot Robbie has a small role in the horror-comedy. Sony Pictures International
Rotten Tomatoes score: 38%
Summary: A sinkhole with dark roots appears at an elite school, unleashing a series of gruesome murders.
Robbie has a small role in the art-house horror-comedy.
Robbie played Sarah in “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” (2025).
Margot Robbie and Colin Farrel in “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.” Sony Pictures
Rotten Tomatoes score: 37%
Summary: This fantastical romance follows single strangers Sarah (Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) on a journey through their respective pasts.
The actress was Jess in the crime thriller “Focus” (2015).
Margot Robbie in “Focus.” Warner Bros. Pictures
Rotten Tomatoes score: 55%
Summary: With notes of comedy and drama, the crime thriller “Focus” follows con artist Nicky Spurgeon (Smith) as he attracts the attention of low-level grifter Jess Barrett (Robbie).
After Nicky takes Jess under his wing, the two attempt to pull off the biggest con of their lives.
She appeared as Nellie in “Babylon” (2022).
Margot Robbie in “Babylon.” Paramount Pictures
Rotten Tomatoes score: 57%
Summary: The period comedy-drama follows the rise and fall of multiple dreamers in the 1920s as Hollywood makes its transition from silent pictures to films with sound.
She was Allison Wells in the drama “Dreamland” (2019).
“Dreamland” is a dramatic thriller. Romulus Entertainment
Rotten Tomatoes score: 58%
Summary: In the dramatic thriller “Dreamland,” Eugene Evans (Finn Cole) faces poverty after the devastation of the Dust Bowl and is on the brink of losing his family’s farm.
Determined to make money, Evans decides to find and capture elusive bank robber Allison Wells (Robbie) and reap the reward.
In “Mary Queen of Scots” (2018) Robbie portrayed Queen Elizabeth I.
Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I. Liam Daniel/Focus Features
Rotten Tomatoes score: 62%
Summary: In the historical drama “Mary Queen of Scots,” young royal Mary (Saoirse Ronan) returns to Scotland to claim her place on the throne and faces opposition from her cousin Queen Elizabeth I (Robbie).
As pressure mounts on both sides, the two women face off in a battle of wills for the future of their respective lands.
Robbie voiced Flopsy in “Peter Rabbit” (2018).
“Peter Rabbit” debuted in 2018. Sony Pictures Entertainment
Rotten Tomatoes score: 64%
Summary: An animated re-imagining of the beloved Beatrix Potter books, “Peter Rabbit” follows the adventures of mischievous Peter (voiced by James Corden) and his friends Flopsy (voiced by Robbie), Mopsy (voiced by Elizabeth Debicki), and Cottontail (voiced by Daisy Ridley) as they tease gardener Mr. McGregor (voiced by Gleeson).
She was Daphne Milne in “Goodbye Christopher Robin” (2017).
Domhnall Gleeson and Margot Robbie in the film. Fox Searchlight
Rotten Tomatoes score: 64%
Summary: Based on a true story, “Goodbye Christopher Robin” centers on author A.A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and the pressure he faces to write new material after he returns home from war.
Inspired by his son’s imagination and his wife Daphne’s (Robbie’s) support, Milne begins writing children’s books about a curious young boy and his teddy-bear friend Winnie the Pooh.
She was Kayla Pospisil in the drama “Bombshell” (2019).
Margot Robbie as Kayla Pospisil. Lionsgate
Rotten Tomatoes score: 67%
Summary: Based on the Fox News sexual-harassment scandal, the drama “Bombshell” follows news anchor Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron) as she attempts to deconstruct the more toxic elements of her workplace with the help of Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman) and Kayla Pospisil (Robbie).
The actress played Tanya in “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” (2016).
Margot Robbie as Tanya in “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.” Paramount Pictures
Rotten Tomatoes score: 68%
Summary: Set in 2003, the comedic drama “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” is based on memoir by journalist Kim Barker (Tina Fey) and her life overseas as a war correspondent in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
While there, Barker develops a bond with BBC correspondent Tanya Vanderpoel (Robbie) and Scottish photographer Iain MacKelpie (Martin Freeman).
She voiced the rabbit again in “Peter Rabit 2: The Runaway” (2021).
The “Peter Rabbit” sequel debuted in 2021. Sony Pictures Entertainment
Rotten Tomatoes score: 68%
Summary: A sequel to “Peter Rabbit,” this book-inspired film follows Peter (voiced by Corden) as he tries to shake his mischievous reputation.
Robbie once again voiced Flopsy.
In the romantic comedy “About Time” (2013) she was Charlotte.
Lydia Wilson and Margot Robbie in “About Time.” Universal Pictures
Rotten Tomatoes score: 71%
Summary: “About Time” is a romantic comedy in which Tim Lake (Gleeson) realizes he has the ability to travel through time.
At the behest of his father (Bill Nighy) Tim resolves to use time travel to solve his bad luck with dating and falls in love with Mary (Rachel McAdams) in the process.
Robbie has a supporting role in the film as Charlotte, the best friend of Tim’s little sister.
Robbie played Celine Joseph in “Suite Française” (2014).
Margot Robbie in “Suite Française.” The Weinstein Company
Rotten Tomatoes score: 75%
Summary: “Suite Française” is a romantic drama set in 1940s France during World War II. In it, Lucile Angellier (Michelle Williams) awaits news of her husband from the front lines.
As the war drags on, Lucile develops unexpected feelings for German soldier Bruno Von Falk (Matthias Schoenaerts).
Robbie had a supporting role in the film as Celine Joseph, one of Lucile’s tenants.
Robbie also appeared in the comedy-drama “Asteroid City” (2022).
A still from “Asteroid City.” Universal
Rotten Tomatoes score: 76%
Summary: Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” — adapted from a story he wrote with Roman Coppola — showcases a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in the 1950s as it’s spectacularly disrupted by events around the world.
The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Maya Hawke and is filled with other celebs, including Robbie.
Critics enjoyed her as Harley Quinn in “Birds of Prey” (2020).
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. Claudette Barius/DC Comics
Rotten Tomatoes score: 79%
Summary: A sort of follow-up to “Suicide Squad,” “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” has Robbie return as Harley, who is bouncing back from a nasty breakup with the Joker.
Coming into her own, Harley assembles a crew of vigilantes to rise up against the villainous Roman Sionis (Ewan McGregor).
In “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) she was Naomi Lapaglia.
Margot Robbie in “The Wolf of Wall Street.” Paramount Studios
Rotten Tomatoes score: 79%
Summary: In the electrifying drama “The Wolf of Wall Street,” stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) allows greed to corrupt his ambition as he climbs the corporate ladder of Wall Street.
But distraction lays everywhere on his path to success, from drugs and parties to the dazzling Naomi (Robbie).
The actress played Ann Burden in “Z for Zachariah” (2015).
Margot Robbie as Ann Burden. Roadside Attractions
Rotten Tomatoes score: 80%
Summary: Set in a distant dystopian future, “Z for Zachariah” Ann Burden (Robbie) is led to believe that she’s the only person left on the planet after a devastating nuclear war.
But everything changes when she meets fellow survivors Loomis (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Caleb (Chris Pine).
Robbie depicted Sharon Tate in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019).
Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate. Sony Pictures
Rotten Tomatoes score: 86%
Summary: Set in Los Angeles in 1969, movie star Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) struggle to remain relevant as Hollywood makes room for younger stars like Sharon Tate (Robbie).
On a strange night, their three lives converge as the group of cult-like people referred to as the Manson “family” make murderous plan.
She has a brief cameo in “The Big Short” (2015).
Margot Robbie in “The Big Short.” Paramount Pictures
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
Summary: Based on the 2010 book by Michael Lewis, “The Big Short” follows three investors who bet against the US mortgage market … right before the housing market pops.
Robbie in makes a brief cameo in the film, breaking down popular Wall Street terms and lingo from a bathtub.
Robbie is the titular lead in “Barbie” (2023).
Margot Robbie as Barbie. Warner Bros.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 88%
Summary: Robbie stars as Barbie alongside Ryan Gosling as Ken as the two venture into the real world and also realize things in Barbie Land may not be as perfect as they seem.
She once again played Harley Quinn in “The Suicide Squad” (2021).
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in “The Suicide Squad” Warner Bros.
Summary: Once again, Robbie played Harley Quinn in this DC film. In it, a dangerous team of supervillains is assembled for a top-secret mission.
The actress starred as Tonya Harding in “I, Tonya” (2017).
Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding. YouTube/Neon
Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%
Summary: Based on a true story, the drama “I, Tonya” traces the life of skating legend Tonya Harding (Robbie) from promising Olympic athlete to the central figure in a criminal investigation after one of her skating competitors is attacked.
Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change.
