What Nicole Sperling has said about Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.

2 quotes · 1 episode · Dec 28, 2025

Nicole Sperling, Los Angeles-based New York Times culture reporter covering the movie business, has been quoted on Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. 2 times in 1 episode of The Daily, most recently on December 28, 2025. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

  • Sperling is skeptical of Netflix's promise to keep Warner Bros.' theatrical operation, noting the company's preference for fast streaming windows.

    “they have never been big fans of the theatrical movie going experience. They want movies to come to their platform as quickly as possible”

    The Daily: Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025 (Dec 28, 2025) · Listen from 16:20

  • Sperling warns that commercial consolidation will further shrink the film business, harming artists despite the year's original hits.

    “we're going to see a business that has already contracted keep contracting. And it's not going to be great for artists”

    The Daily: Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025 (Dec 28, 2025) · Listen from 32:31

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