American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Netflix/WBD Deal Likely to Face Antitrust Investigation
December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Dec. 9, 2025:
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Netflix/WBD Deal Likely to Face Antitrust Investigation
By Fred Ashton
Executive Summary
* Netflix emerged as the winner in a months-long bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), beating out rivals Paramount and Comcast; Paramount nevertheless continues to pursue WBD.
* The $82.7-billion deal would combine Netfl . . .
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Netflix/WBD Deal Likely to Face Antitrust Investigation
By Fred Ashton
Executive Summary
* Netflix emerged as the winner in a months-long bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), beating out rivals Paramount and Comcast; Paramount nevertheless continues to pursue WBD.
* The $82.7-billion deal would combine Netfl . . .