The Department of Justice has reportedly launched an antitrust investigation into the proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Citing Bloomberg and Deadline, the article states the DOJ is examining whether such a combination would lead to a monopoly and harm competition. Neither Netflix, Warner Bros., nor the DOJ have publicly confirmed the investigation, but Deadline reportedly obtained a Civil Investigative Demand detailing the antitrust probe.
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DOJ reportedly begins antitrust investigation into Netflix’s merger with Warner Bros.
The Department of Justice has reportedly launched an antitrust investigation into the proposed merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Citing Bloomberg and Deadline, the article states the DOJ is examining whether such a combination would lead to a monopoly and harm competition. Neither Netflix, Warner Bros., nor the DOJ have publicly confirmed the investigation, but Deadline reportedly obtained a Civil Investigative Demand detailing the antitrust probe.