The Take Who will win the Warner Bros battle - Netflix or Paramount?
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Dec 12, 2025 In this insightful discussion, Rani Molla, Senior Tech Correspondent at Sherwood News, dives into the fierce competition between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros Discovery. She explores the strategic motivations behind Netflix's $82.7 billion bid and Paramount's aggressive $108.4 billion proposal. Rani unpacks the implications of such mergers for Hollywood, including a potential lack of diverse content and the evolving habits of viewers. From financing intricacies to antitrust challenges, she sheds light on how these moves could reshape the entertainment landscape.
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Why Warner Was Put On The Market
- Warner Brothers Discovery put itself up for sale after splitting streaming/studio assets from traditional TV to make parts more sellable.
- Rani Molla explains the move responded to declining TV audiences, ad revenue drops, and costly content production.
Netflix Wants Proven Franchises
- Netflix bid $82.7 billion to buy Warner's studios and streaming arm aiming to acquire proven franchises and a massive content library.
- Rani Molla says Netflix sees buying established IP as potentially cheaper than creating uncertain new hits.
Netflix's Strategic U-Turn
- Netflix's strategy shifted from 'builders not buyers' to buying major content amid subscription pressure and rising competition.
- Rani Molla notes competition from other streamers and short-form platforms forced Netflix to reconsider acquisitions.