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Paramount + Warner Bros.: The $110 Billion Bet That Could Reshape Streaming

Oct 6, 2026 · 19m

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Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially joined forces in a $110 billion deal, creating a streaming heavyweight with more than 200 million subscribers—and $80 billion in debt. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Matt Frankel break down whether the combined company can compete with Netflix, Disney, and YouTube, and why debt could define its future. They also look at potential winners like movie theaters and live sports, while debating whether Peacock needs a partner or buyer. Plus, Lou pitches a radical Disney-Netflix combination.Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Matt Frankel discuss:- Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal- Bundling Paramount+ and HBO Max- Biggest Winners- Future of Streaming…