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The acquisition will include well-known intellectual properties such as Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Batman, bolstering Netflix&#8217;s offerings alongside its existing popular series. This move signifies a strategic shift for Netflix, which aims to enhance its presence in the streaming and theatrical markets. Despite the massive scale of the deal, it remains subject to regulatory approval, with concerns raised about its impact on the theatrical market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Netflix has announced its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery&#8217;s studios and streaming businesses in a deal valued at $82.7 billion USD (approximately $115.4 billion CAD). 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