Today's announcement by Netflix that it will acquire the Harry Potter, DC Comics and Game of Thrones owner came with an acknowledgement that it plans to continue releasing Warner Bros.' films theatrically — at least, for now.

If the deal goes through, an algorithm-powered streaming titan would gobble up a 102-year-old movie studio synonymous with the romance of old Hollywood.

Netflix’s blockbuster deal to acquire Warner Bros. raises intriguing questions across the value chain and across different sectors of the global business. One realm not front of mind today, but that might feel the impact is the competitive circuit of A-list European film festivals.

Will the acquisition give Netflix a genuine foothold in the amusement-park business? Ingesting Warner Bros. changes Netflix’s options on this front, though only partially. In addition to its valuable library of titles and intellectual property (including DC Studios and Harry Potter),

The bean counters might say otherwise, but 2025 was a good year for movies. That's the conclusion of The Associated Press' film writers, Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle, who have ranked their top films of the year.

On the TV side, Netflix’s limited Adolescence has a leading six nominations, followed by the streamer’s Nobody Wants This with five. Six other shows are tied with four noms each: Peacock’s All Her Fault, Netflix’s The Diplomat and Death by Lightning, CBS’ Ghosts, HBO Max’s The Pitt and Hacks and Apple TV’s Severance.

Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery sparks filmmaker concerns over potential control and impact on the theatrical ecosystem.