Netflix announced its agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's film studio and HBO assets, including HBO Max, for approximately $82,700,000,000.Donald Trump and Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the deal, citing concerns over market dominance and potential anti-monopoly issues; Trump indicated his involvement in the decision.The acquisition, which excludes cable networks like CNN and TNT, awaits regulatory review from authorities in the USA and Europe and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.