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Netflix-Warner Deal Under Fire Amid Paramount's $108B Bid

2/8/2026

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Netflix's proposed deal with Warner Bros. Discovery faces federal approval amid scrutiny.
Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, pursues a $108 billion hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
David Ellison criticized Netflix's deal, saying it could create a monopolistic entity.
Cinema United, representing over 31,000 U.S. screens, expressed concerns about the merger's impact.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not intervene, highlighting competitive dynamics.

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Netflix's proposed deal with Warner Bros. Discovery faces federal approval amid scrutiny.
Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, pursues a $108 billion hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
David Ellison criticized Netflix's deal, saying it could create a monopolistic entity.
Cinema United, representing over 31,000 U.S. screens, expressed concerns about the merger's impact.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not intervene, highlighting competitive dynamics.