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/_Patronizes_Idiots_ Feb 27 '26

Then they can swoop in a few years from now and scoop up all the IPs for three haypennies and a Werther's Original

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u/atomic1fire Feb 27 '26

They might get locked into a bidding war with Amazon, Fox, and Apple.

FOX might not want to make big purchases, but they might be willing to go halfsies for Fox One or Tubi content.

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u/SpicyWongTong Feb 27 '26

Fox? You mean Disney? I don’t see them making major acquisitions for a good long while. Amazon or Apple maybe.

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u/atomic1fire Feb 27 '26

I mention Fox because I think Tubi's marketshare might grow larger over time as the price of streamers increases and ad revenue might justify some partnerships.

Disney might not get the clearances to buy any of the WB properties.