Netflix has acquired Warner Bros. Discovery, including its gaming division, in an $82.7 billion deal aimed at enhancing content offerings and expanding its market presence.
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Netflix has made a strategic move by acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of well-known franchises such as HBO and Warner Bros. Games, in a cash and stock deal valued at $82.7 billion. This acquisition positions Netflix to own a vast portfolio of intellectual properties, providing significant opportunities for content expansion across its streaming platform.
Moreover, the inclusion of Warner Bros. Games brings a noteworthy addition to Netflix's capabilities, although the focus on the gaming aspect was minimal during the announcement. The transaction encompasses prominent game studios, including NetherRealm, known for the Mortal Kombat series, Rocksteady, the developer behind the Batman: Arkham games, and TT Games, famous for the LEGO game franchise.
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Transaction Size: $82,700M