Netflix’s Warner Bros. merger puts rival streamers in survival mode
Published: (February 8, 2026 at 08:00 AM EST)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
How it started
From 2019 to around 2021, we were in the midst of a streaming renaissance. Paramount Plus, Disney Plus, Apple TV, Peacock, and HBO Max all made their debuts, challenging the dominance of Netflix and other legacy streamers like Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. New indie streaming services, like the cinephile‑focused Criterion Channel, emerged during this time.
Subscription prices were sti …
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