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As negotiations drag on, expectations are building for a resolution this week—potentially before the end of the year. Sources suggest that regulators and industry players prefer a quick resolution, fearing that the prolonged uncertainty hampers production, content creation, and strategic planning.

Some speculate that Netflix may even delay announcing a deal until after Christmas, deliberately increasing market drama and bidding tensions. Others believe that regulatory hurdles may force Netflix out of the race altogether, leaving Paramount’s bid as the most likely outcome.