The Latest Breaking News from Warner Bros

Streaming giant Netflix Inc.’s (NASDAQ:NFLX) $82.7 billion merger with mass media conglomerate Warner Bros Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) is drawing sharp criticism from antitrust advocates, such as Matt Stoller of the American Economic Liberties Project, a non-profit founded to combat monopolist corporations.

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On Sunday, President Donald Trump said that he intends to play a direct role in the federal review of Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NFLX) takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD), even as he praised the former's co-CEO, Ted Sarandos.

Netflix's £72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros and HBO positions the streaming giant to dominate AI-powered filmmaking, reshaping Hollywood forever.

Roy Price, the former head of Amazon Studios and the chief executive of the studio International Art Machine, on Saturday warned that the Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) deal could have dire consequences for Hollywood.

The conservative social media personality has a combined 10 million followers across X and YouTube

The streamer also responded to concerns about changing subscription fees.

“A Netflix merger with Warner Bros. would create a monopsony problem: too few buyers with too much bargaining power.”

Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Discovery for $82.7 billion, a deal that will also include the WB Games division with Mortal Kombat and more.

Netflix's US $82.7 billion takeover of Warner Bros. marks the largest entertainment merger in history, raising questions about cinemas, creators, and the future of Hollywood's studio system.

Netflix has stacked Christmas 2025 with original holiday films – just as it moves to acquire Warner Bros and its iconic festive catalogue, from 'Elf' to 'The Polar Express'