US EditionNetflix agrees to buy Warner Bros studio and streaming business in $83bn deal
Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. aims to combine major franchises and content libraries, targeting $2–3 billion in annual cost savings by year three, Netflix said.
- Netflix has agreed to an $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios, which includes popular content libraries.
- The deal values Warner Bros Discovery at approximately $72 billion in equity and $82.7 billion including debt.
- This acquisition may trigger strong antitrust scrutiny in Europe and the U.S. due to Netflix gaining ownership of HBO Max.
- The acquisition grants Netflix control over major franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and DC Comics.
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