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Netflix announces deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery

By David Folkenflik

Published December 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM CST

Streaming giant Netflix said it's buying Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal that would create a global entertainment behemoth. CNN and other cable channels Warner Bros. owns are not part of the deal.

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