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The Power Play: Streaming Giants and Subscriber Counts

Another dimension perilously fueling the conflict involves market dominance. Paramount’s Sky Dance studio co-President has pointed out that if Netflix and Warner Brothers were to combine their assets, they could command roughly 400 million total subscribers—more than doubling Disney’s current reach, including Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, and others.

This staggering scale raises concerns among industry players and competitors alike. Paramount Sky Dance argues that such consolidation could stifle competition, limit consumer choice, and monopolize streaming power, especially as Warner Brothers’ film success and theatrical relevance remain central to Hollywood’s revenue streams.