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Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Deal, Paramount Set to Take Over

General • February 27, 2026

Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros Deal, Paramount Set to Take Over is drawing significant interest across the industry.

Netflix has dropped out of the takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, putting Paramount Skydance on course to win the whole WBD business. The world's largest streaming service had been pegged to land a deal in which it would acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $72 billion in equity and $82.7 billion, including debt. But after Paramount submitted a final offer, valuing WBD at $111bn including debt, Netflix declined to match it.

Experts suggest this could influence future trends and innovation in the sector.

More updates are expected as the story develops.


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