Netflix Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition: Sarandos Pledges 45-Day Theatrical Window
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos promises a 45-day theatrical window following the Netflix Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. Read about the new hybrid strategy.
The streamer that once threatened to disrupt cinema's foundation is now promising to protect it. As the Netflix Warner Bros Discovery acquisition sends ripples through Hollywood, co-CEO Ted Sarandos has stepped forward to calm the nerves of theater owners worldwide.
Netflix Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition and the Theatrical Compromise
In an interview with The New York Times, Sarandos confirmed that if the merger moves forward, Netflix will commit to a 45-day theatrical release window for the legacy studio’s major upcoming films. It's a significant pivot for a company that once pioneered the day-and-date release model.
We have no intentions of disrupting a theatrical distribution engine that is phenomenal and produces billions of dollars.
Protecting a Multi-Billion Dollar Engine
According to The Verge, Sarandos believes there’s undeniable value in the big-screen experience. By maintaining the 45-day window, Netflix isn't just playing nice—they're securing a secondary revenue stream that Warner Bros. Discovery has perfected over decades.
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