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Netflix Unlikely to Pursue NBCUniversal

Updated 2026-06-30 20:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Despite initial interest, Netflix is unlikely to pursue a deal for NBCUniversal following its spin-off. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav nearly reached an $82.7 billion agreement last fall but ultimately did not proceed.

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Variety
Over an intense six-week period last fall, Netflix went from an initial phone call between co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav to sealing an $82.7 billion deal to buy Warner Bros.’ streaming and studios business. But David Ellison refused to give up, and ultimatel
2026-06-30 20:23 UTC
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