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Universal will extend its exclusive theatrical window for 2027 releases to 45 days (seven weekends), while Focus Features titles remain around 17 days; the move, praised by NBCUniversal chair Donna Langley, reinforces a theatrical-first strategy with downstream PVOD/streaming plans, reflecting a broader industry shift and ongoing debates over optimal release windows.
At a Senate Judiciary antitrust hearing, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended the Warner Bros. Discovery merger and pledged a 45‑day theatrical window, insisting the deal should be reviewed on its merits by the DOJ. He faced questions from lawmakers like Sen. Hawley about residuals and the potential impact on labor, while also addressing content policy concerns and defending Netflix’s competitive landscape against rivals such as YouTube. The hearing highlighted bipartisan concerns about consolidation, labor market effects, and regulatory scrutiny amid broader industry debates.
Ted Sarandos told the New York Times that after Netflix’s Warner Bros. Discovery deal, Netflix will run the theatrical business largely as it is today, sticking to a 45-day window and honoring existing contracts. He framed Warner Bros.’s theatrical operation as profitable and said Netflix aims to win opening weekends. He also addressed Donald Trump’s post about the merger and noted Sony’s roughly $7 billion Pay-1 deal with Netflix, underscoring the industry’s ongoing reliance on theatrical windows.