President Donald Trump has previously expressed skepticism over the Netflix-WB deal, telling reporters in December that it “could be a problem” because of the amount of market share the resulting company would have. When asked by Booker about the meeting, Sarandos said he’s met with Trump “a few times,” and they “talked about the state of the entertainment industry in general, production economy ... the cost of tariffs, all the different ways we can protect and create entertainment jobs.” The Writers Guild of America, a union that represents Hollywood screenwriters, said last year that the tie-up “must be blocked.” Filmmakers have also been skeptical of any platform that prioritizes a streaming-first approach to distribution and largely eschews theatrical exhibition.
Author: Saba Hamedy
Published at: 2026-02-03 22:52:17
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