Netflix Backs Warner Bros. Acquisition With American Approval, Latest Survey Reveals

Published 12/17/2025, 9:28 AM EST

Hollywood has always danced to the rhythm of audacity, yet few have pirouetted with the daring of Netflix. From humble DVD mailers to a streaming colossus spanning continents, the company has rewritten the playbook of entertainment. Originals that captivate, algorithms that anticipate desires, and expansions that whisper ambition across oceans.

Netflix has become more than a service; it has become a cultural pulse. Every subscriber gained, every series ignited, every partnership forged has been a statement of intent. And now, it's deal with Warner Bros. has been backed by American audiences.

Americans have spoken, and the numbers are striking. Just how overwhelming is the support for Netflix’s Warner Bros. acquisition? The latest survey uncovers surprising figures that may redefine Hollywood’s power landscape.

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The metrics that matter: Netflix and Warner Bros. through American eyes

Netflix has unveiled a report revealing a striking consensus among Americans regarding its Warner Bros. deal. Nearly 3-to-1 Americans favor the combination, while more than 2-to-1 prefer Netflix as the buyer over competitors like Paramount.

Nearly 6 in 10 subscribers of Netflix, HBO Max, and Paramount+ express support, with over 50% urging regulatory approval. 44% highlight enhanced streaming quality as a key reason, and a majority foresee greater variety, choice, and convenience. American audiences are clearly on board.

Subscribers are buzzing over what the Netflix-Warner Bros. combination promises. Forty-seven percent are thrilled by Netflix becoming America’s top entertainment destination, while 36% crave Warner Bros. movies on Netflix, and 33% anticipate HBO and Netflix originals together, per the report.

Bigger budget shows and movies excite 29%, and 28% are drawn to blockbuster franchises. Overall, 74% of Americans feel favorable toward the deal, with 43% very favorable and 31% somewhat favorable, signaling widespread enthusiasm. But what exactly excites Americans the most about the deal?

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Americans are clearly on board, but the question lingers: What sparks the most excitement? Is it blockbuster franchises, exclusive originals, or bigger-budget spectacles?

Why Americans are cheering the Netflix-Warner Bros. combination

Americans are captivated by the promise of endless entertainment. 29% are excited about the wide variety of shows and movies, 27% look forward to big Netflix originals like Stranger Things, and another 27% anticipate movies released straight to Netflix.

28% cannot wait for new releases and binge-worthy full seasons. This combination teases a streaming universe where choice, excitement, and instant access rule, keeping viewers glued and eager for every drop.

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Netflix's ever-growing vault is captivating audiences like never before, and the deal with Warner Bros. adds even more allure. 28% of Americans are excited for blockbuster movie franchises, while 24% are drawn to HBO and Warner Bros. prestige storytelling.

Another 24% value access to classic films and iconic series, and 22% are thrilled by HBO Originals. Each addition strengthens the platform’s appeal, creating an unmatched and ever-growing library of content. It is clear that this combination is fully backed by Americans.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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