As a huge movie fan, I was really surprised to hear that Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros. Pictures! It means they’ll have access to an incredible library of films – a truly massive collection. From what I understand, Netflix is getting the Warner Bros. film and TV studios, plus the HBO Max streaming service and everything on it. However, channels like CNN and Discovery+ will become their own separate company, called Discovery Global. It’s a big shakeup, and I’m excited to see what happens next!
Warner Bros. has been creating films for over a century, starting in 1923. They achieved their first big hit in 1927 with The Jazz Singer, a groundbreaking film because it included synchronized sound. Over the years, Warner Bros. expanded by acquiring companies like DC Studios/DC Films, HBO/HBO Max, and New Line Cinema, becoming a major force in entertainment. With such a vast collection of films, even making a part of their library available on Netflix is likely to significantly impact the streaming landscape.
The Netflix Deal With Warner Bros. Is Most Notable In These Upcoming Releases
Even though it’s over a year away (scheduled for December 18, 2026), Dune Part Three is shaping up to be a massive film. The Dune movies have already proven successful, with the first earning $411 million worldwide and the second bringing in $631 million. Everything suggests the third installment will be even more popular, virtually guaranteeing continued box office success. Depending on the final agreement, Netflix could be looking at a major theatrical hit – something they haven’t experienced before.
The movie Mortal Kombat II had a shifting release date and quickly gained attention, being called one of the best action movies of the year. It appears Netflix will be responsible for how the movie is distributed. Netflix has a proven track record of successfully bringing action films to a wider audience. Originally planned for release in theaters on October 24, 2025, the release date was later moved to May 15, 2026.
Netflix’s potential acquisition of Warner Bros. comes at a good time for their upcoming film, The Bride!. It was already being considered as a possible pairing with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein on Netflix, and now that seems even more likely. With The Bride! scheduled for release in early 2026 (March 6th), it will be interesting to see how Netflix markets and distributes it alongside Frankenstein, which is expected to be a major hit in 2025. Of course, these are just a few examples of the many Warner Bros. projects that could be impacted by this deal.
A Complete List of Every Upcoming Warner Bros. Movie That Falls Under the Netflix Deal
Beyond its biggest upcoming movies for 2026, Warner Bros. is involved in several other projects as a distributor or producer. This includes films that are generating buzz, as well as some quieter titles that haven’t yet captured a wide audience. Upcoming adaptations like Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie, and the new Evil Dead film, Evil Dead Burn, are among these. Meanwhile, projects like Supergirl and Clayface could also be affected by recent ownership changes, and fans are eager for more information and marketing updates on those films.
Here’s a full rundown of the movies potentially impacted by the Netflix agreement, with details on when they’re scheduled to release and Warner Bros.’ role in each one.
| Film Name | Release Date | Produced By | Distributed By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuthering Heights | February 13, 2026 | MRC; Lie Still; LuckyChap Entertainment | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| The Bride! | March 6, 2026 | First Love Films; In the Current Company | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| They Will Kill You | March 27, 2026 | New Line Cinema; Skydance Media; Nocturna Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Lee Cronin’s The Mummy | April 17, 2026 | New Line Cinema; Blumhouse Productions; Atomic Monster; Doppelgängers | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Animal Friends | May 1, 2026 | Legendary Entertainment; Maximum Effort; Prime Focus Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Mortal Kombat II | May 8, 2026 | New Line Cinema; Atomic Monster; Broken Road Productions; Fireside Films | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow | June 26, 2026 | DC Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Cut Off | July 17, 2026 | Strong Baby Productions | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Evil Dead Burn | July 24, 2026 | New Line Cinema; Sony Pictures; Ghost House Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Flowervale Street | August 14, 2026 | Warner Bros. Pictures; Bad Robot; Jackson Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Clayface | September 11, 2026 | DC Studios; 6th & Idaho | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Practical Magic 2 | September 18, 2026 | Alcon Entertainment; Fortis Films; Blossom Films; Di Novi Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| The Cat in the Hat | November 6, 2026 | Warner Bros. Pictures Animation; Dr. Seuss Enterprises; A Stern Talking To | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Dune: Part Three | December 18, 2026 | Legendary Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures |
Will Netflix’s Ownership of Warner Bros. Titles Affect Future Theatrical Releases?
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In a recent announcement to investors, Netflix stated it plans to continue running Warner Bros. as it currently does, and will leverage its existing strengths – including releasing movies in theaters. This suggests films already planned for theatrical releases will still get that treatment. However, Netflix has its own distribution style, as seen with the limited and underfunded theatrical run of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, prioritizing its streaming service. Fans will likely see changes in how Netflix handles upcoming Warner Bros. releases, if any changes are made at all.
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2025-12-06 04:24