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Netflix Boss Ted Sarandos Speaks Out After Losing Warner Bros. Bid: Paramount Offers Were ‘Irrational,’ Relied on Political Pressure Because It’s ‘Cheaper to Make Noise’

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Netflix Boss Ted Sarandos Speaks Out After Losing Warner Bros. Bid: Paramount Offers Were ‘Irrational,’ Relied on Political Pressure Because It’s ‘Cheaper to Make Noise’ Open in Variety.com
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  • Netflix pulled its Warner Bros. bid and framed the move as a one-off, not signaling a broader shift toward studio-scale acquisitions.
  • We definitely wanted this asset. We didn’t need it, he said, praising its incredible IP and history while making clear the plan was to move on.
  • The streamer could even buy theaters if it wanted, since it has the cash, suggesting possible theater ownership moves in the future.

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says he bailed on WBD because of the deal's price, not because of Donald Trump

https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-sarandos-wbd-price-politics-trump-interview-paramount-2026-3Businessinsider.com
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says he bailed on WBD because of the deal's price, not because of Donald Trump

Netflix boss makes stunning prediction after Warner Bros. deal crumbles: 'Hope I'm wrong'

https://www.rawstory.com/netflix-2675519467/Rawstory.com
Netflix boss makes stunning prediction after Warner Bros. deal crumbles: 'Hope I'm wrong'

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says he’s not pivoting to another studio after losing out on Warner Bros.

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/887248/netflix-ceo-ted-sarandos-warner-brosTheverge.com
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says he’s not pivoting to another studio after losing out on Warner Bros.

Ted Sarandos “Unlikely” To Attempt Another Netflix M&A After Ceding Warner Bros, Teases “Open Dialogue” With Theater Owners

https://deadline.com/2026/03/ted-sarandos-unlikely-netflix-ma-open-dialogue-theater-owners-1236740449/Deadline.com
Ted Sarandos “Unlikely” To Attempt Another Netflix M&A After Ceding Warner Bros, Teases “Open Dialogue” With Theater Owners

Ted Sarandos on Netflix Nixing Warner Bros. Bid, Trump’s Role and How the Streamer Is Closer to Cinema Owners Than Ever

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ted-sarandos-netflix-warner-bros-bid-david-ellison-trump-1236519280/Hollywoodreporter.com
Ted Sarandos on Netflix Nixing Warner Bros. Bid, Trump’s Role and How the Streamer Is Closer to Cinema Owners Than Ever

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