US EditionNetflix, Paramount Battle over Warner Bros. Will Reshape Streaming
A merger would create a new leading content owner with up to 27.1% U.S. series demand share, reshaping competitive dynamics in streaming and Hollywood.
- Today's date is Long ago: Netflix leads a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which could reshape the U.S. streaming market and strengthen its content position.
- Parrot Analytics demand data show Warner Bros. Discovery captured 16.2% of U.S. series demand, second to Disney's 18%, while all legacy players except Netflix have lost demand share since 2024.
- Combining WBD with Paramount would push corporate demand above current leaders, creating a 27.1% share, while a Warner Bros.–Netflix tie would hold 26.0%, eclipsing Disney.
- Consolidating these streamers could achieve scale across fragmented audiences, accelerating Netflix's pivot into franchise IP while transforming Paramount's content and competitive reach.
- High audience demand underscores the strategic value of evergreen franchises, as 'Stranger Things' peaked at 693 times average demand on Nov. 29, strengthening Netflix's position.
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Tim Scott Warns of 'Significant Antitrust Problems' with Netflix-WB Deal
Senator Tim Scott is warning of the dangers to customers the Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery poses. The post Sen. Tim Scott Warns of ‘Significant Antitrust Problems’ with Netflix-WB Deal appeared first on Breitbart.
Regarding the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is currently favoring Netflix, although Paramount has also made its interests very clear.
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A Conservative Case Against the Netflix–Warner Bros. Merger
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