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  • [New] Netflix said that it expects to maintain Warner Bros.' current operations, and still expects theatrical releases for films to be business as usual. CNet
  • [New] Should Netflix close its Warner Bros. acquisition, adding HBO Max to its portfolio will no doubt reinforce its position as the leading streamer. Forrester
  • [New] The Netflix-Warner merger is not expected to be completed until the third quarter of 2026 or later, and will be subject to regulatory approval in the US and in Europe. The Guardian
  • [New] Netflix has confirmed it will acquire Warner Bros Discovery's film and television studios and streaming service HBO Max for an equity value of $108.5 billion. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • [New] Netflix has given assurances that it will continue to allow the Warner Bros film studio to continue to have wide cinematic releases. The Guardian
  • [New] Netflix has promised to keep releasing films in cinemas, a decision that makes some sense as it will be acquiring the DC superhero franchise, films that do very well in movie theaters. BBC News
  • [New] Ad-Tech Companies: Providers of advertising technology, data analytics, and measurement tools will likely see increased demand as Netflix and other streamers further monetize their ad-supported offerings, requiring sophisticated solutions for ad delivery, optimization, and performance tracking. The Chronicle-Journal
  • [New] As Netflix refines its ad-tech and targeting capabilities, it will become an increasingly valuable platform for brands seeking to reach engaged consumers. The Chronicle-Journal
  • [New] Content Creators and Production Studios: With Netflix projecting an $18 billion content spend for 2025, production houses, writers, directors, and actors will continue to find ample opportunities. The Chronicle-Journal
  • [New] Looking ahead, Netflix is expanding into mobile gaming and exploring new markets, which could diversify revenue streams and drive growth. Artificall
  • Netflix could be locking up valuable intellectual property and further cementing its position as the streaming leader. Yahoo Finance
  • Regulators will scrutinize how a combined Netflix-Warner entity might affect competition for licensing, theatrical windows, and sports and news rights. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
  • Netflix has confirmed it will acquire Warner Bros Discovery's (WBD) film and television studios and streaming service HBO Max for an equity value of $108.5 billion. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Netflix could offer different packages and pricing tiers, and sell HBO content more aggressively globally. ST
  • The Netflix-Warner Bros deal risks eliminating 25% of the annual domestic box office, said Cinema United, the trade group representing 30,000 movie screens in the United States and 26,000 internationally. WKZO | Everything Kalamazoo | 590 AM - 106.9 FM
  • Netflix, the force behind Stranger Things and Squid Game, could gain control of marquee Warner Bros titles such as Batman and Casablanca. WKZO | Everything Kalamazoo | 590 AM - 106.9 FM
  • Netflix could make strategy changes as it absorbs the WBD assets - especially over the long haul. Business Insider
  • HBO, which created mega TV hits including Succession, will become a part of Netflix. City AM
  • Netflix will keep producing content exclusively for its own platform. BBC News
  • After 2026's already-announced separation of Warner Bros. and Discovery, Netflix says it plans to acquire all of Warner Bros. remaining assets - including its film and TV studios, HBO Max and HBO - for $82.7 billion. Engadget
  • Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery in an $82.7bn (£62bn) deal that will dramatically reshape the established Hollywood film and TV industry. The Guardian
  • Streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney + and Amazon Prime will be required to spend a share of their local revenue on making Australian programs. Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Last updated: 21 December 2025



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