Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery: the biggest “what if” in streaming is now paperwork
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- Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery revised their merger agreement on January 20, 2026 into an all-cash deal at $27.75 per WBD share, aiming for more certainty and a faster shareholder vote.
- The U.S. Department of Justice launched an antitrust review in February 2026, turning deal timing and approvals into the main storyline.
- Netflix’s business is increasingly built to monetize scale (including ads): it reported 94 million ad-tier monthly active users as of May 14, 2025.
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