Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPSFebruary 17, 2026 at 06:53 PM

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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is briefly reopening takeover talks with Paramount after receiving a waiver from Netflix, who is currently in a proposed merger with WBD. The move allows Warner Bros. to hear Paramount's "best and final" offer and address unresolved issues in their bid. Despite this, Warner Bros. still recommends shareholders support the proposed merger with Netflix, scheduled for a vote on March 20th. Netflix expressed confidence in its deal, granting the waiver to resolve the distraction caused by Paramount's actions. Paramount's all-cash offer of $77.9 billion aims to acquire the entire Warner Bros. Discovery company, while Netflix's deal focuses on Warner's studio and streaming business. Paramount has indicated it may increase its offer to $31 per share pending further engagement.

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