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Netflix's Ted Sarandos grilled in Senate hearing

February 4, 2026

During a Senate subcommittee hearing, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos faced intense scrutiny regarding the company's practices and the pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Sarandos pledged to uphold a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros.

LOS ANGELES, CA-OCTOBER 7, 2019: Ted Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix, is photographed at their offices in Los Angeles. Netflix’s business has evolved and faces its biggest challenge yet, an onslaught of new steaming competitors. (Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times)

Credit: (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Ted Sarandos testified before a Senate subcommittee on February 3, 2026.
He committed to a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. films.
Netflix plans to boost production spending, primarily in the U. S.
The hearing included discussions on the company's content policies and competition.
Senator Josh Hawley criticized Netflix for promoting what he called 'trans content' to children.

Netflix Media Business US politics Warner Bros US Senate US news Ted Sarandos

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Netflix's Ted Sarandos grilled in Senate hearing

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