DOJ probes Netflix’s power over filmmakers in Warner deal review

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-22T02:33:38+00:00

The Justice Department is investigating Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for potential anticompetitive practices. This scrutiny may delay approval, despite Netflix's claim of operating competitively.

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2026-02-22 02:33:38

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The Justice Department is scrutinizing Netflix’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, specifically examining whether Netflix wields anticompetitive leverage over content creators. A civil investigative demand issued by the DOJ suggests the review goes beyond a standard deal analysis, potentially extending the approval process for months. Netflix maintains that it operates in a highly competitive market and denies holding monopoly power, while rival bidder Paramount Skydance Corp. argues the deal faces significant regulatory hurdles.

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