Ted Sarandos Says He Wants to “Win Box Office.” Reed Hastings Doesn’t Sound So Sure - The Hollywood Reporter
Google News • 1/16/2026 – 1/17/2026
Summary
Ted Sarandos expressed a desire for Netflix to "win the box office" and announced that Netflix will commit to a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. movies following its acquisition. He stated that critics may misunderstand Netflix's approach. Reed Hastings, however, did not seem as confident about this strategy.
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