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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says the streamer is unlikely to pursue another acquisition in the near term after stepping away from Warner Bros. Discovery, planning to reinvest the $2.8B termination fee and pursue creative collaborations with theaters (e.g., Stranger Things, One Piece) rather than buying more assets.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery was irrational and driven by political pressure, noting it’s cheaper to make noise than to raise a bid. He explained Netflix had a tight price range and moved to cash to speed the deal, and that Netflix exited after Warner received a superior offer, while remaining confident in Netflix’s future.
A months-long bid for Warner Bros. Discovery faltered amid antitrust concerns and GOP opposition to Netflix’s potential monopoly and political influence. A visit by a congressional delegation to Netflix HQ coincided with reports of a tampon basket in the men’s room, dubbed the “Tampon Incident,” which critics cited as symbolic of Netflix’s alleged progressive tilt. With Paramount-backed Skydance raising its offer to about $80.5 billion, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos decided not to engage in a costly bidding war and canceled the nearly completed $73 billion purchase, a setback framed by critics as a political blow to Netflix even as executives argued the company faces competition rather than a political agenda.
Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and streaming assets heats up as Ted Sarandos plans a White House visit to discuss the deal, with a rival Paramount Skydance offer in play, DoJ antitrust scrutiny, and Trump pressing Netflix over a board-member issue.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is heading to the White House to press administration officials on Netflix’s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets, as Paramount’s revised offer and DOJ antitrust scrutiny heat up the WBD deal; the visit—his second DC trip in weeks—highlights the high-stakes battle over WB’s streaming and film assets, with Sarandos stressing the deal is regulatory rather than political.
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos will meet at the White House on Thursday to discuss Netflix’s bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery amid a heated bidding fight with Paramount and ongoing DOJ antitrust scrutiny. President Trump has pressured Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice, a former Biden adviser, a move Sarandos downplayed as a business matter; it’s unclear if he’ll meet Trump. Paramount’s higher bid could force Netflix to raise its offer, while Netflix declined to comment.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery is a business deal, not politics, in response to Donald Trump’s call to remove Susan Rice from Netflix’s board; the deal requires DOJ and global regulator approvals amid competition with Paramount.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos pushed back on Donald Trump’s demand to fire board member Susan Rice, saying the Netflix–Warner Bros. Discovery deal is a business matter driven by regulatory review, not politics, while acknowledging price-discussion dynamics amid Paramount’s counterbid.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos told Paramount on the BAFTA red carpet to top Netflix’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal by making a better bid, as WBD reopened the sales process with a seven-day deadline. He emphasized not spreading misinformation about market share, expressed confidence Netflix will clear antitrust concerns, and noted he’s willing to help Warner’s theatrical venture; he also dodged a question about Donald Trump.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defends Netflix’s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal should proceed with Netflix owning WB while preserving HBO as a standalone brand and honoring the 45-day theatrical window (with no Day 46 streaming). He critiques what he calls misinformation from Paramount Skydance, outlines a simple post-merger operating plan, discusses regulatory scrutiny and market share, and emphasizes consumer value and job preservation. Healso notes that HBO output deals would remain in place and that HBO Max could be bundled with Netflix, painting a picture of a complementary, not monopolistic, future for the two companies.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos rebutted James Cameron's critique of Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition, arguing Cameron misrepresents Netflix's theatrical commitments; he notes Cameron was supportive in their recent meeting and that Netflix discussed a 45-day window, while Cameron shifted focus to other topics. Sarandos is set to respond to follow-up Senate questions next week.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos publicly countered James Cameron’s endorsement of Paramount in the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war, accusing him of taking part in a Paramount disinformation campaign and reaffirming Netflix’s commitment to a 45-day theatrical window; Cameron warned lawmakers that a Netflix purchase could devastate theaters and jobs, while Sarandos argued the deal hinges on theatrical longevity and highlighted Paramount’s cost savings and Netflix’s ongoing production drive (including New Jersey moves), adding that he never spoke of a 17-day window.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos accused James Cameron of participating in a 'Paramount disinformation campaign' over Netflix's bid to acquire Warner Bros. assets, insisting he never stated a 17-day release window and that he had outlined a 45-day theatrical commitment in December. The remarks come as Paramount renews its bid and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, with Ellison's cost-cutting plans and Senate antitrust questions surrounding the Warner Bros. deal; Netflix contends the all-cash transaction would benefit the industry and maintain theatrical options for creators.
Variety reports that Ted Sarandos blasted Paramount Skydance for 'flooding the zone with misinformation' aimed at destabilizing Netflix’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal, while Netflix grants a seven-day waiver for new talks and pursues a March 20 shareholder vote, arguing the Netflix-led offer delivers the best value and that Paramount’s regulatory path is not faster.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos told Variety at the DGA Awards that President Trump won’t be involved in any improper way in the Netflix–Warner Bros. merger and that the DOJ will oversee the deal, arguing the arrangement is competitive and consumer-friendly; he pushed back on a senator’s claim that 50% of Netflix’s children’s content promotes “trans ideology,” noting viewers can block titles by name; and he denied any influence by the War Department in the cancellation of Netflix’s Boots, calling it a business decision based on audience engagement and costs.