Netflix co CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters made a high-profile visit to the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank. They were joined by David Zaslav, signalling clear intent as the proposed acquisition moves ahead.
The visit took place on December 17, the same day Warner Bros. Discovery rejected Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid. The board reaffirmed its preference for the Netflix deal, making the timing difficult to ignore.
Sarandos and Peters toured the historic studio lot and met senior Warner Bros. executives. You could see the symbolic weight of the visit as Netflix leaders walked through landmarks tied closely to Hollywood’s legacy.
The day also featured an on-stage conversation at the Steven J. Ross Theater. Netflix leadership addressed employees directly and answered questions, presenting the event publicly as an introduction rather than a takeover.
The timing sends a message of stability and momentum. Even with regulatory approvals pending, the visit suggests Warner Bros. is being treated as a long-term creative base, not a short-term acquisition.
For employees and talent, seeing Netflix’s top leadership on the lot offered reassurance. You get a clear sense that the studio’s infrastructure and creative identity will continue to play an active role.
Industry observers are already looking ahead. With access to production facilities, soundstages, and development teams, Netflix can move new film and television projects faster.
Warner’s existing franchises, along with original Netflix productions, can be developed directly on the lot. This approach shortens development timelines and brings production under one roof.
If the deal closes, Warner Bros. would become a major operational hub for Netflix’s film and premium television plans. The visit framed the studio as a centrepiece of Netflix’s next phase in Hollywood.
