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Netflix Secures 45-Day Exclusive Window for Warner Bros Films

3/19/2026

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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos committed to a 45-day exclusive window for Warner Bros titles after industry pressure.
The company plans 2026 theatrical releases for two major films: David Fincher’s sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Greta Gerwig’s Narnia, with a limited IMAX release.
Film Chairman Dan Lin and other Netflix executives expressed confidence in the strategy, emphasizing a focus on streaming amid competition.

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Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos committed to a 45-day exclusive window for Warner Bros titles after industry pressure.
The company plans 2026 theatrical releases for two major films: David Fincher’s sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Greta Gerwig’s Narnia, with a limited IMAX release.
Film Chairman Dan Lin and other Netflix executives expressed confidence in the strategy, emphasizing a focus on streaming amid competition.