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The Netflix-Warner Bros. deal continues to spark discussions and debates worldwide and has now come to the attention of President Donald Trump as well. With the century-old legacy of Warner Bros. set to come under the streaming platform, Trump expressed his concerns over the deal and its effects on the market.
Netflix's massive takeover deal is expected to bring Warner Bros. Discovery's film studio, HBO, and HBO Max under its control, raising questions about how the entertainment industry will progress after these striking shifts.
From discussions on the deal to his recent meeting with the streaming platform's co-CEO Ted Sarandos, here's all that Trump has said so far about the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal.
All about President Trump's comments on Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
On Friday, December 5, 2025, Netflix shook the entertainment industry with the announcement of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. As many creators, experts, and audiences raise concerns over the consequences of the deal on the creative field, President Donald Trump has also joined the conversation by sharing his take on it.
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Speaking to the reporters at the red carpet of the Kennedy Center Awards on Sunday, December 7, 2025, Trump addressed the deal's effect on the market. As mentioned in the articles by NBC News and Deadline, he shared:
"That’s a question. They have a very big market share, and when they have Warner Bros. their market share goes up a lot. And that could be a problem.”
Trump further shared that he would seek consultation with 'some economists' before anything is finalised. Confirming his attention to the ongoing deal, he said:
"I’ll be involved in that decision, too."
It was reported by Bloomberg News earlier that Sarandos met with Trump at the White House last month and discussed several topics, including the deal regarding Warner Bros. Discovery. Trump also spoke about Sarandos and confirmed their meeting at the Oval Office during an interaction with reporters on Sunday. Speaking about the co-CEO, he shared:
"I think, in the history of Hollywood, there’s really been almost nothing like what he has done."
He further shared:
"He (Sarandos) came up. He was in the Oval Office last week. I have a lot of respect for him. He is a great person. Ted has really done a legendary job."
With the government's close look at the aspects of the deal along with entertainment industry experts, it is awaited to see how Netflix's acquisition plans will pan out ahead.
Exploring Netflix's deal for the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix made a big announcement last week by disclosing its definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery about the acquisition of the latter's film and television studio, HBO, and HBO Max. The deal not only brings two giants under one label, but it will also bring iconic franchises from both companies under the platform's portfolio. The acquisition will happen for a total enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion (equity value of $72.0 billion).
Netflix's current collection of popular content, like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and more, will get diverse with the entry of iconic franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and the DC universe.
Speaking about the deal, Sarandos stated in a press release:
"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.”
The streaming platform is in the process of closing the deal within the next 18 months. However, Paramount's counteroffer of $108 billion to buy Warner Bros. Discovery also brings a new twist, further raising questions about what's coming next in the deal. As things continue to develop in the matter, the final fate of the deal is awaited to be witnessed by all.
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Stay tuned for more updates.
