# 'We're competitive – we want to win': Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos rejects rumors that Warner Bros. movies won't stay in theaters for 45 days if $82bn buyout is approved

> Netflix has clarified its stance on films landing in theaters amid its deal to buy Warner Bros. Company head Ted Sarandos rejected the idea that they'll only be available for a 17-day period Sarandos also disputed…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/were-competitive-we-want-to-win-netflix-co-ceo-ted-sarandos-rejects-rumors-that-warner-bros-movies-wont-stay-in-theaters-for-45-days-if-usd82bn-buyout-is-approved?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=696a84b082de5c6099cf9c1b)
- **Published:** 2026-01-16
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #sarandos #bros #netflix #warner #movies #rumors #theaters #approved
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