Christmas came early for Netflix users. If you’ve ever wondered why classics like Game of Thrones or Harry Potter never appeared on the world’s biggest streaming platform, you won’t have to wonder much longer. Netflix has just struck an incredible $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). This means that Westeros, Hogwarts, and Gotham City are all coming to Netflix.
Netflix and WBS signed $82.7 Billion Deal
The announcement came on Friday. It confirmed that Netflix and WBD have entered a definitive agreement for the sale, which both companies’ boards have unanimously approved. The deal includes HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros. film and TV studios, and DC Entertainment. This marks one of the biggest shake-ups in the entertainment industry’s modern history.
What this means for viewers?
So, what changes for viewers? Once the deal is finalized, Netflix users can expect access to a large catalog of Warner Bros. classics and contemporary hits. This means everything from HBO originals (Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, Succession) to blockbuster franchises like Harry Potter, The Dark Knight, and the DC Comics collection could be streaming alongside Stranger Things and Bridgerton.
Netflix has confirmed its plans to maintain Warner Bros.’ current operations and build on its strengths, including theatrical releases for films. This shows that the studio’s traditional big-screen model won’t disappear, but viewers might see quicker transitions from cinema to streaming.
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