Paramount is betting European regulators won't approve WBD-Netflix. Here's how it could play out [MSNBC.com]
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Sign up today for the newCNBC Sport NewsletterParamount is betting European regulators won't approve -Netflix. Here's how it could play outPublished Thu, Jan 22 2026Updated Moments AgoAlex Sherman@in/alex-sherman@sherman4949WATCH LIVEKey PointsNetflix has agreed to pay $27.75 per share for Warner Bros. Discovery's movie studio and streaming business, but not the cable networks, which own 's sports rights.Paramount executives believe European regulators will likely block a Netflix- deal given their precedent of strict rules around Big Tech consolidation, sources told CNBC.The board said it believes either a Netflix deal or a Paramount deal will be approved by European and U.S. regulators.In this articlewatch nowVIDEO2:4602:46Why Europe will be so important to a dealDigital OriginalA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the worlds of sports business and media.to receive fu
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