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Cameron Warns Netflix-Warner Merger Could Hurt Hollywood

2/19/2026

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James Cameron warns Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery could harm Hollywood, causing job losses and fewer theatrical releases.
He voiced these concerns in a letter to Senator Mike Lee, who is investigating the merger's impact.
The U.S. Department of Justice is probing the deal for its potential to reduce film availability.
Netflix argues the acquisition would boost production and preserve jobs.

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Story summary

James Cameron warns Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery could harm Hollywood, causing job losses and fewer theatrical releases.
He voiced these concerns in a letter to Senator Mike Lee, who is investigating the merger's impact.
The U.S. Department of Justice is probing the deal for its potential to reduce film availability.
Netflix argues the acquisition would boost production and preserve jobs.