Netflix’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets would build a $6.6 billion annual recurring revenue (ARR) across Asia Pacific and reshape global entertainment economics, according to new analysis from Media Partners Asia.
MPA says Netflix’s standalone ARR in APAC is close to $5.5 billion, while WBD adds roughly $1.1 billion through a mix of profitable licensing and theatrical businesses. The takeover, valued at an enterprise figure of $82.7 billion, marks the streamer’s biggest strategic pivot yet — from organic builder to acquisitive consolidator — and would deliver control of deep franchise IP including DC, Harry Potter and HBO.
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