Film industry reacts to news that Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery

By Eyder Peralta

Published December 6, 2025 at 5:44 AM MST

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Netflix's winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery reverberated through Hollywood and Washington, prompting worries from labor unions and theater owners.

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Eyder Peralta

Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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