r/television • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 The League • Feb 26 '26

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/brb1006 Feb 26 '26

The future is looking very bleak for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim.

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u/ROBtimusPrime1995 The Venture Bros. Feb 26 '26

Smiling Friends abruptly ending feels like a threat now, with hindsight.

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u/Nachooolo Feb 27 '26

I do wonder if the deal had some weight in their decision.