Warner Bros. recommends Netflix offer despite new proposal from Paramount 

Published February 24, 2026 2:04pm ET



Warner Bros. Discovery is continuing to recommend a takeover proposal from Netflix to its shareholders, appearing to snub rival bidder Paramount Skydance’s updated offer. 

Paramount has offered Warner Bros. an all-cash deal, in what is known as a “hostile” takeover bid that bypasses company leadership to present the pitch directly to shareholders.

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