- Netflix officially confirms the acquisition of Warner Bros. in the latest press release.
- The deal will close once WB has separated Global Networks divisions from Streaming and Studios, the latter being part of the acquisition.
- At the time of the deal, the total enterprise value for WB is somewhere around $82.7 billion, with equity value being $72.0 billion.
We have heard several reports that Netflix is planning on acquiring Warner Bros . and its assets, including HBO and HBO Max. We also heard that Netflix was competing with Paramount-Skydance and Comcast to land this deal with WB. Well, it seems like we finally have a winner of this race, as Netflix has confirmed that it is closing the deal with the massive studio and content powerhouse.
Netflix Confirms Acquisition Of Warner Bros.
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Netflix has recently confirmed through a press release that it’s acquiring Warner Bros, which includes films, the studio, and assets like HBO and HBO Max. According to the official statement from Netflix, the cash and stock transaction is valued at $27.75 per WBD share at the time of agreement. At the same time, total enterprise value is somewhere around $82.7 billion, with equity value being $72.0 billion.
After this deal, fans will get shows like The Big Bang Theory, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, and The Wizard of Oz on Netflix. Apart from that, everything from the DC Universe will also become accessible on Netflix. Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, said in the official statement:
“Our mission has always been to entertain the world. By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies—from timeless classics like Casablanca and Citizen Kane to modern favorites like Harry Potter and Friends—with our culture-defining titles like Stranger Things, KPop Demon Hunters and Squid Game, we’ll be able to do that even better. Together, we can give audiences more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling.”
However, this acquisition will be completed after Warner Bros. is done separating Global Networks divisions from Streaming and Studios. As per the press release, this separation will be done by the third quarter of 2026, and around this time, Netflix and WB will close the transaction.
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- A live-action Gundam movie will be released on Netflix.
- As of now, the cast includes Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo.
- The filming of the Gundam movie will begin sometime in March 2026.
Japan has had a massive impact on the world with its animes but one work of fiction that has created a generational fandom is the introduction of Gundam. Now being this popular, it goes unsaid that there have been multiple adpatations but now, the upcoming live-action Gundam movie is confirmed to be coming out on Netflix, and here, find out all you need to know about the upcoming project.
What Do We Know About the Upcoming Gundam Movie?
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This new live-action adaptation of Gundam was announced all the way back in 2018, and Legendary Pictures was brought in as a co-producer. However, back then, details about the project were quite limited. Following this reveal, in 2021, Netflix confirmed that Jordan Vogt-Roberts will direct the movie. The filming was set to begin in 2023, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it never began, and later, we heard that the movie will not be made forward.
However, in 2025, it came to light that Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo were in talks with Legendary to star in the movie. Now, in 2026, a report by Deadline confirms that Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo will be starring in the live-action Gundam movie , and Netflix is on board to be the main distributor.
The filming of this project will begin in March 2026 and will be shot in multiple locations across Australia and the United Kingdom. So, let’s wait and see what Netflix and Legendary bring us with this live-action adaptation.
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