The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has voiced serious concerns over Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning that the deal could significantly disrupt India’s theatrical ecosystem. Representing cinema operators across the country, MAI said India’s multiplexes rely on a steady pipeline of diverse, high-quality films to draw audiences and sustain the broader film economy. Advertisement

On Friday, it was confirmed that Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery have reached a “definitive agreement” for the sale, receiving unanimous approval from both companies’ boards. The transaction covers HBO, HBO Max, the Warner Bros. film and television studios, and DC Entertainment—signalling one of the most dramatic restructurings the entertainment industry has seen in decades.

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