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Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 28, 2026Media and EntertainmentSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Warner Bros. Discovery
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Warner Bros. Discovery · Netflix

Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
$70B
Target
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery
NASDAQ: WBD · New York City, New York
Acquirer
Netflix
Netflix
Full Acquisition
Status
Speculated

Netflix agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Reported deal value: $70B. Status: Speculated. Sector: Media and Entertainment. Target headquarters context: New York City, New York, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-28. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

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Deal timeline

Announced
Feb 28, 2026 · techcrunch.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Media and Entertainment with a reported deal value of $70B. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: techcrunch.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index