Starting January 3, 2025, WWE SmackDown will transition to a three-hour format, coinciding with Monday Night Raw's move to Netflix. This change marks a significant shift for SmackDown, which has been a two-hour program since its inception. Following this transition, it is rumored that episodes of SmackDown may be available for streaming on Netflix the day after airing. The adjustment also comes as Raw briefly returns to a two-hour format beginning October 7, 2024, before its final shows on traditional cable. The recent changes have also included a refreshed aesthetic for SmackDown, featuring a new logo and theme song from Megan Thee Stallion. This evolution in programming is part of WWE's broader strategy to adapt to new broadcasting arrangements.