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February 9, 2026
Netflix's Warner Bros. merger puts rival streamers in survival mode
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TL;DR
- The streaming market has evolved from a boom period to one where profitability is a challenge, leading to strategies like price increases and ad-supported plans.
- Netflix's $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. will likely lead to consolidation and bundling among rival streaming services.
- Competitors are increasingly relying on exclusive sporting events to attract and retain subscribers.
- Advertising is a growing revenue source for streamers, with a significant percentage of users opting for ad-supported plans.
- Netflix faces competition not only from other streamers but also from free platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
- Netflix is exploring new avenues like podcasts and cloud gaming to maintain viewer engagement.
- Disney is merging Hulu into the Disney Plus app and Paramount is rumored to merge Paramount Plus with Peacock.
- The Netflix-Warner Bros. merger faces regulatory scrutiny over potential impacts on prices, the theater business, and jobs.
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