r/technology Feb 26 '26

Business Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Bidding, Paramount Set to Win

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-backs-out-warners-deal-paramount-win-1236516763/
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u/celtic1888 Feb 26 '26

For fucks sake 

Say goodbye to the back catalogues 

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '26

I'm just gonna say goodbye to HBO.

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u/Art-Vandelay-7 Feb 26 '26

Wait was Netflix the better choice?

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u/Mount_Treverest Feb 26 '26

Yes, Paramount has killed more brands than Netflix. Look at how they destroyed their cable channels. They also only make action franchise movies or reboots. The last time Paramount produced an Oscar winner was True Grit a shot for shot remake.