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Paramount’s Hostile Warner Bid Explained—And Why Netflix Should Worry!

Just days after Netflix stunned Hollywood with a $72 billion deal to acquire the studio and streaming assets of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), Paramount Skydance swooped in with a $108.4 billion hostile counterbid. And not just any counteroffer—this one is a full-cash, full-company tender directly to shareholders, bypassing Warner’s board entirely. On the surface, the move might look desperate. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that “Paramount bids for Warner” isn’t just about valuation—it’s about survival, scale, and perhaps even legacy. David Ellison, the CEO of the newly merged Paramount Skydance, is banking on a bold, high-stakes maneuver to bring WBD’s powerhouse content under one roof. That includes CNN, HBO, DC Comics, and the Harry Potter franchise. It’s also a last-ditch shot at outmaneuvering Netflix in the streaming wars.