On the night of May 29, 2025, thousands of Netflix users in the United States faced a sudden problem: the streaming service stopped working. Around 9:30 p.m. ET, people started reporting that they couldn’t watch anything on Netflix. Many users saw the same error message on their screens:

“This title is not available to watch instantly.”

According to Downdetector, a website that tracks service outages, more than 75,560 users had reported issues by 9:40 p.m. Out of those, nearly 85% were seeing Error Code E100, which usually appears when there’s a problem on the user’s device. But this time, the error showed up across all kinds of devices: TVs, phones, tablets, and computers, hinting that the issue was bigger and likely coming from Netflix’s own servers.

Users Flood Social Media With Complaints

As Netflix went down, many frustrated viewers jumped onto X (formerly Twitter) to share their anger and confusion. People from different parts of the country were all facing the same problem.

Some of the posts included:

  • Of course, Netflix is down when I want to watch something for once.
  • Netflix just crashed and burned me while watching anime… Won’t work on any device.
  • I’m getting ‘This title is not available to watch instantly’ for anything I play on all my devices.
  • For many users, the experience was not just annoying, it ruined their night plans. From anime lovers to movie watchers, no one was able to stream anything.

No Detailed Explanation From Netflix Yet

So far, Netflix hasn’t provided a full explanation of what went wrong. On their official support page, they did mention that some users might be having trouble with playback, but no deeper details have been shared. People are still waiting to hear what caused the issue and when it will be fully fixed.

What Is Error Code E100?

Normally, Error Code E100 means there’s an issue with the app or data saved on your personal device. Restarting the app or clearing the cache usually solves it. But what happened on May 29 was different: the same error popped up for thousands of users, on all kinds of devices, all at once. That clearly points to a server-side problem on Netflix’s end, not on the user’s side.

What Might Have Caused the Outage?

Though Netflix hasn’t confirmed anything yet, such large-scale outages usually happen due to one of the following:

  • Server overload (too many users at once)
  • A bug or software glitch in the backend
  • Problems with the Content Delivery Network (CDN) that helps stream shows smoothly

Whatever the cause, this outage shows how even big tech platforms can face major technical hiccups and how users react fast when their favorite streaming service goes offline.

What Can Users Expect Now?

As of now, the service is slowly coming back for some users, but many are still waiting. Netflix is expected to share more information soon at least, that’s what subscribers are hoping. Some users are even asking for a clear explanation or compensation, especially after the long wait.

Our Take on the Situation

The Netflix outage on May 29 was a surprise that left tens of thousands of people in the U.S. frustrated. It wasn’t just a small bug, it was a full platform-wide issue that stopped people from streaming anything. In moments like this, users want quick updates and a clear answer. Whether you were in the middle of an anime series or just trying to relax with a movie, it’s fair to say this experience reminded us how much we rely on smooth, uninterrupted streaming. Now all eyes are on Netflix not just to fix the problem, but to make sure it doesn’t happen again.