What Netflix’s deal to buy Warner Bros. means for one of Hollywood’s oldest studios
What Netflix’s deal to buy Warner Bros. means for one of Hollywood’s oldest studios  
Podcast: PBS News Hour - Segments
Published On: Fri Dec 05 2025
Description: Netflix has struck a nearly $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max, beating out Paramount and Comcast after a bidding war. If finalized, it would unite the world’s largest streamer with one of Hollywood’s oldest studios. The move raises questions about the future of theatrical releases and concerns about market concentration. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Matthew Belloni of Puck. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy