Warner Bros. tells shareholders to reject Paramount takeover bid again

Published January 7, 2026 11:43am ET



The Warner Bros. Discovery board unanimously told shareholders on Wednesday to reject the latest iteration of Paramount Skydance’s takeover bid in favor of Netflix’s rival offer.

Depending on what Paramount decides next, the move could prolong the bidding war for the Hollywood powerhouse studio even further. But one thing is for certain: The Warner Bros. Board of Directors intends to stick with Netflix’s bid.

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