The translation of the text is: «Netflix buys Warner Bros. Discovery: what awaits HBO subscribers?»
5 december 2025 в 17:13
Netflix has announced its upcoming acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which is set to take place on December 5, 2025. This decision has raised questions among HBO and HBO Max users about how it will affect their subscriptions in the future.
According to Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters, the purchase of Warner Bros. «will enhance our offering and accelerate the growth of our business for decades to come».
«Warner Bros. has defined entertainment for over a century and continues to do so thanks to outstanding creative leaders and production capabilities», - Peters added. «With our global reach and proven business model, we will be able to present the worlds they create to a broader audience, providing our members with more options, attracting new fans to our top-tier streaming service, strengthening the entire entertainment industry, and creating more value for shareholders».
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos added, «Together, we will be able to offer viewers more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling».
Find out who currently owns HBO and what it means for subscribers.
Warner Bros. Discovery is the parent company of HBO and HBO Max. Warner Bros. owns Home Box Office.
Yes, Netflix announced in December 2025 its intention to acquire Warner Bros. for $ 72 billion.
Yes, Netflix will own HBO and HBO Max after the official acquisition of Warner Bros. According to a statement from Netflix, the company and Warner Bros. «have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film studios and television, HBO Max, and HBO».
It is unclear how Netflix plans to handle subscription pricing, as the acquisition process of Warner Bros. is still ongoing.
Nevertheless, Netflix has confirmed that in the future, the streamer will add the libraries of HBO and HBO Max.
«By adding extensive libraries of films and series, as well as HBO and HBO Max programming, Netflix members will have even more high-quality titles to choose from», - the company stated. «This will also allow Netflix to optimize its plans for consumers, improving viewing options and expanding access to content»
According to Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters, the purchase of Warner Bros. «will enhance our offering and accelerate the growth of our business for decades to come».
«Warner Bros. has defined entertainment for over a century and continues to do so thanks to outstanding creative leaders and production capabilities», - Peters added. «With our global reach and proven business model, we will be able to present the worlds they create to a broader audience, providing our members with more options, attracting new fans to our top-tier streaming service, strengthening the entire entertainment industry, and creating more value for shareholders».
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos added, «Together, we will be able to offer viewers more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling».
Find out who currently owns HBO and what it means for subscribers.
Warner Bros. Discovery is the parent company of HBO and HBO Max. Warner Bros. owns Home Box Office.
Yes, Netflix announced in December 2025 its intention to acquire Warner Bros. for $ 72 billion.
Yes, Netflix will own HBO and HBO Max after the official acquisition of Warner Bros. According to a statement from Netflix, the company and Warner Bros. «have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film studios and television, HBO Max, and HBO».
It is unclear how Netflix plans to handle subscription pricing, as the acquisition process of Warner Bros. is still ongoing.
Nevertheless, Netflix has confirmed that in the future, the streamer will add the libraries of HBO and HBO Max.
«By adding extensive libraries of films and series, as well as HBO and HBO Max programming, Netflix members will have even more high-quality titles to choose from», - the company stated. «This will also allow Netflix to optimize its plans for consumers, improving viewing options and expanding access to content»
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