Event Brief
Warner Bros. Discovery Restarts Deal Talks With Paramount
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 8:46 AM ET
Summary: Paramount's bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which preferred streaming and studio businesses.
WHO: Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Netflix
WHAT: Restarting deal talks
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 8:25 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Paramount indicated willingness to pay more if negotiations reopen.
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