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Warner Bros. Discovery Reports $453M Loss Amid Streaming Gains

5/9/2025

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Warner Bros. Discovery faced a $453 million net loss in Q1 2023, with $8.98 billion in revenue.
Streaming subscribers increased by 5.3 million, raising streaming revenue by 8% to nearly $2.7 billion.
David Zaslav suggested potential changes, including a spin-off of cable channels due to declining cable interest.
The company closed three video game studios and canceled a Wonder Woman title to enhance profitability.
Zaslav's compensation reached $52 million amid ongoing company challenges.

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Warner Bros. Discovery faced a $453 million net loss in Q1 2023, with $8.98 billion in revenue.
Streaming subscribers increased by 5.3 million, raising streaming revenue by 8% to nearly $2.7 billion.
David Zaslav suggested potential changes, including a spin-off of cable channels due to declining cable interest.
The company closed three video game studios and canceled a Wonder Woman title to enhance profitability.
Zaslav's compensation reached $52 million amid ongoing company challenges.