An official Netflix Channel was eventually released on the Wii Shop Channel, allowing users to stream without a disc.
As of 2026, . Nintendo suspended all video streaming services for the console, including the Netflix Channel, on January 30, 2019 .
While you cannot currently stream movies on the device, the following details outline how the service originally functioned and why it is now unavailable. The History of Netflix on Wii
The service was limited to 480p (standard definition), matching the Wii's maximum output.