Netflix’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Could Mean a Lot of Things for Gaming

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On December 5, 2025, the entertainment world buzzed with the news that Netflix was buying Warner Bros. in a deal worth $72 billion. While Warner Bros. has agreed to the sale, it will likely take a year to a year and a half to complete, and faces potential legal challenges due to concerns about creating a monopoly. If the deal goes through, the video game industry will be significantly affected, as Warner Bros. owns Warner Bros. Games, a game publisher established in 2004.

The company has numerous game development studios, such as NetherRealm Studios (known for Mortal Kombat), TT Games, and Rocksteady Studios (creators of the Batman: Arkham series). If the acquisition goes through, Netflix will own all of WB Games’ intellectual property, which includes major franchises like the Batman: Arkham and Injustice series, Mortal Kombat, and Scribblenauts, among many others. These games will then be part of Netflix Games, which began in 2021. This deal will likely affect future games, including the next installment in the Hogwarts Legacy series.

The WB Acquisition Will Elevate Netflix Games Into a Massive IP-Wielding Behemoth

The way we consume media is likely to shift soon. HBO Max might disappear, similar to how Disney combined Hulu into Disney+, and be replaced by Netflix. Warner Bros. owns a lot of popular franchises—like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter—that could lead to exciting new games, making this deal incredibly significant. TT Games, known for the successful LEGO video games, is involved, and we can expect even more games based on Netflix shows, as Netflix Games continues to expand its offerings.

Hogwarts Legacy was a huge hit, proving there’s demand for more games set in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, and a sequel is currently being worked on by Avalanche Software. However, with Netflix recently acquiring the studio, the future of that sequel isn’t entirely certain. It’s common for projects to be altered or cancelled during a company merger, and Netflix might choose to prioritize games based on other popular franchises like Stranger Things or Black Mirror instead.

This deal has both potential benefits and drawbacks. We might miss out on some anticipated games, but the combined company could ultimately release even better titles. Of course, there’s also a risk they’ll focus on low-quality, profit-driven games. However, considering Netflix is investing so much money, they clearly have a strategy. Either way, gaming is about to change, and players should watch closely to see how things unfold.

Keep an Eye on the Merger to See How It Impacts Gaming

Those of us following the gaming industry are watching this acquisition with cautious optimism. It’s common for companies to cancel projects that fans are excited about, and we’ve seen this happen before – like when Disney bought Fox and then sold off some of its game development teams. Netflix might do the same. Warner Bros. Games has several studios working on projects, and it could make financial sense for them to sell those studios rather than let the work go to waste. This could mean fewer games developed directly by Netflix, but it’s too early to say for sure. Either way, Warner Bros. Games will likely be sold or restructured soon, and that will have a significant impact on the gaming world.

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2025-12-06 16:12