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Netflix Struggles as Kids' Shows Shift to Competitors

3/19/2026

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Netflix missed acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), affecting its children's content offerings.
A report indicates that nearly one-third of Netflix's top-performing children's shows in late 2025 aired on Paramount-owned Nickelodeon or WBD’s Cartoon Network.
The $111 billion Paramount-WBD deal raises concerns about Netflix's licensing of popular titles.
PAW Patrol led viewership with approximately 350 million hours, while CoComelon, soon moving to Disney, has experienced a decline in viewership.

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Netflix missed acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), affecting its children's content offerings.
A report indicates that nearly one-third of Netflix's top-performing children's shows in late 2025 aired on Paramount-owned Nickelodeon or WBD’s Cartoon Network.
The $111 billion Paramount-WBD deal raises concerns about Netflix's licensing of popular titles.
PAW Patrol led viewership with approximately 350 million hours, while CoComelon, soon moving to Disney, has experienced a decline in viewership.