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Mediawan Acquires North Road in $900M Streaming Power Move

1/31/2026

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Mediawan has finalized its acquisition of Peter Chernin's North Road Company, creating an entertainment group with nearly 100 production companies and over $2 billion in production across 15 countries.
Chernin will serve as non-executive chairman of North Road, which will remain a North American hub.
The $900 million deal is the largest M&A in 2026 so far and aims to boost Mediawan's global presence amid industry consolidation for streaming-era content.

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Mediawan has finalized its acquisition of Peter Chernin's North Road Company, creating an entertainment group with nearly 100 production companies and over $2 billion in production across 15 countries.
Chernin will serve as non-executive chairman of North Road, which will remain a North American hub.
The $900 million deal is the largest M&A in 2026 so far and aims to boost Mediawan's global presence amid industry consolidation for streaming-era content.