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Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery (2026)
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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 20, 2026EntertainmentSource · Community DiscussionsArticle · Expectations
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Netflix acquires Warner Bros. Discovery

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

Netflix agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Exploring. Sector: Entertainment. Target headquarters context: New York City, New York, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-20. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Cameron backs Paramount in WBD acquisition February 20, 2026 In a letter to US Senator Mike Lee – who chairs the Senate subcommittee on antitrust, competitive policy and consumer rights – Hollywood director James Cameron has argued that allowing Netflix to purchase the Warner Bros Discovery studio will be disastrous” for cinemas and weaken an essential element in the Hollywood chain that will almost certainly lead to substantial job losses

Deal timeline

Announced
Feb 20, 2026 · advanced-television.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Entertainment. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: advanced-television.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index