# Warner Bros. rejects Paramount deal, but the Netflix merger drama is only just beginning

> Warner Brothers Discovery just rejected Paramount's buyout offer The WBD board favors the Netflix deal Don't expect a closed deal any time soon Last week, it looked like Paramount might swoop in to steal Warner Bros.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/warner-bros-rejects-paramount-deal-but-the-netflix-merger-drama-is-only-just-beginning?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6942cd6c9e32ef37254dabae)
- **Published:** 2025-12-17
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #paramount #deal #netflix #warner #bros #beginning #board #discovery
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