SMRTR TechDec 7, 2025TechCrunch

How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?

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Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros.' film, television, and streaming divisions, triggering fierce opposition from Hollywood unions and lawmakers who warn the merger would eliminate jobs, reduce content diversity, and give Netflix control of nearly half the streaming market. The acquisition faces significant regulatory scrutiny and potential antitrust challenges before its expected 2026 closing.

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