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Ted Sarandos Accuses Paramount Of “Flooding The Zone With Confusion” In WBD Merger Saga

February 18, 2026

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has criticized Paramount for creating confusion among shareholders regarding the ongoing bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Sarandos challenged Paramount to make a definitive offer as the competition intensifies, following Netflix's own proposed acquisition of WBD for $82.7 billion.

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos

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Ted Sarandos accused Paramount of misleading shareholders in the WBD acquisition battle.
Netflix has proposed a deal to acquire WBD for $82.7 billion.
Paramount has made multiple hostile bids for WBD.
Sarandos called for Paramount to clarify its intentions regarding the acquisition.

Executives News Mergers and acquisitions Netflix Netflix WB Paramount Ted Sarandos Warner Bros. Discovery HBO Max

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Ted Sarandos Accuses Paramount Of “Flooding The Zone With Confusion” In WBD Merger Saga

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