SMRTR TechFeb 10, 2026TechCrunch

What to know about Netflix’s landmark acquisition of Warner Bros.

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Netflix announced its $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's entertainment assets including HBO and major franchises like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, beating out Paramount's higher $108 billion bid. The deal faces intense regulatory scrutiny from lawmakers concerned about market concentration, with the transaction expected to close 12-18 months after shareholder approval around April.

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