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Netflix’s $72B Warner Bros. deal faces backlash

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Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros. acquisition faces backlash from lawmakers and industry groups over competition and consumer choice concerns.


Netflix’s $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. has sparked major controversy, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers and industry groups. The mega-merger is under scrutiny for potentially reshaping the entertainment landscape.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has voiced strong opposition, calling the deal a threat to competitive markets. Republican lawmakers also expressed concerns over Netflix’s growing market power, warning that the merger could limit consumer choice.

The Writers Guild of America has urged regulators to block the deal, citing risks to jobs and content diversity. Cinema United also warned that the acquisition could harm the cinema industry. Regulatory approval could take up to 18 months.

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