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Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2026 11:10 am
Netflix closing the deal to acquire Warner Bros. provoked some strong reactions from the film side of things, including my own. A streaming service that has treated cinemas like competitors swallowing up one of Hollywood's biggest theatrical distributors felt demoralizing, especially after the stellar year WB had at the box office. Theaters have been dealt blow after blow since the pandemic, and this one seemed like it'd be impossible to come back from.
Source: https://screenrant.com/netflix-movies-2 ... s-opinion/