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Ruffalo Questions Cameron's Motives on WB Deal
22 Feb
Summary
- Cameron warned Congress against Netflix buying Warner Bros.
- Ruffalo questions Cameron's stance on a potential Paramount sale.
- Netflix's co-CEO refutes Cameron's claims on theatrical releases.
Filmmaker James Cameron recently wrote to Senator Mike Lee, expressing strong opposition to a potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros., warning of severe damage to the film industry. This stance has drawn a skeptical response from actor Mark Ruffalo. Ruffalo publicly questioned Cameron's motives on Threads, asking if he would similarly oppose a Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros., suggesting a potential double standard.
Adding to the debate, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed Cameron's letter, stating it misrepresented Netflix's position. Sarandos reiterated Netflix's commitment to theatrical releases, promising a 45-day distribution window. He also argued that a Paramount-Skydance purchase of Warner Bros. would result in a greater financial loss to the industry, estimated at $16 billion, compared to a Netflix deal.
As of 2026-02-22, Paramount and Skydance remain in exclusive discussions with Warner Bros., with shareholder approval pending in March. While negotiations continue, Netflix appears to be the only party expressing satisfaction with the current situation.
