Netflix's plan to buy Warner Bros. throws the theater industry into upheaval

In this articleWBDNFLXA man walks past movie posters at at AMC Theater in Montebello, California on May 5, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesMovie theater operators woke up Friday to the possibility of a new world order.Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a deal for the streaming giant to acquire WBD's film studio and streaming service, bringing an end to a months-long bidding process that saw Paramount Skydance and Comcast also vying for the assets.With Netflix as the victor, exhibitors ...