Netflix's $82.7B Warner Bros. deal could change how India watches movies

Entertainment Dec 14, 2025

Netflix has announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros.—including HBO, DC Studios, and more—for a massive $82.7 billion.
This move could shake up Indian cinema, with Warner's 30 films a year possibly heading to streaming faster or even skipping theaters.

Why does it matter?

Multiplex owners worry fewer big movies in theaters could hit their business and bargaining power, especially for single screens.
Still, some hope Netflix might use Warner's reach to keep films in cinemas longer—like Apple did with F1: The Movie (which made over ₹100 crore here).
Analysts expect tougher deals for theaters and a reshuffle among streaming platforms as everyone scrambles to compete with Netflix's new lineup.