Senate Subcommittee to Examine Netflix-Warner Bros Deal in Antitrust Hearing

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee's antitrust subcommittee will hold a hearing on February 3, 2026, to scrutinize the proposed partnership between Netflix (NFLX) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The hearing reflects growing regulatory scrutiny over major media consolidation. The announcement follows increasing antitrust concerns in the streaming and entertainment sectors. No specific details about the nature of the proposed deal were disclosed in the Senate's statement. Both companies have faced mounting competition in the crowded streaming market.