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acquisitionAnnounced · Jan 12, 2026EntertainmentSource · Unverified ReportsArticle · Factual
NETFLIX acquires Warner Brothers Discovery
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$82.7B
Target
Warner Brothers Discovery
NASDAQ:WBD
Acquirer
NETFLIX
Merger
Status
Pending
NETFLIX agreed to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery. Reported deal value: $82.7B. Status: Pending. Sector: Entertainment. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-12. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
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Deal timeline
Announced
Jan 12, 2026 · wrestlinginc.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Entertainment with a reported deal value of $82.7B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: wrestlinginc.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index