James Cameron Contends Netflix Acquisition of Warner Bros. Would Be ‘Disastrous’ in Letter to Lawmaker

February 20, 2026 at 01:04 AM

By Pat Saperstein

James Cameron Contends Netflix Acquisition of Warner Bros. Would Be ‘Disastrous’ in Letter to Lawmaker

James Cameron has written a letter arguing that if Netflix is successful in its bid for Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming businesses, it could cause huge job loss, change the theatrical landscape and hurt the film export business. The “Avatar” filmmaker sent his letter last week to Senator Mike Lee, chair of the Senate subcommittee […]

James Cameron has written a letter arguing that if Netflix is successful in its bid for Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming businesses, it could cause huge job loss, change the theatrical landscape and hurt the film export business. The “Avatar” filmmaker sent his letter last week to Senator Mike Lee, chair of the Senate subcommittee […] Home Film News Feb 19, 2026 5:04pm PT James Cameron Contends Netflix Acquisition of Warner Bros. Would Be ‘Disastrous’ in Letter to Lawmaker By Pat Saperstein Plus Icon Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor @Variety_PatS Latest ‘Dark Winds’ Goes Hollywood: How Season 4 Pays Tribute to Robert Redford and Rekindles Hope for Joe and Emma as It Travels to L.A. 4 days ago Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner Pay Tribute to James Van Der Beek: ‘Such a Generous Person’ 7 days ago James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star, Dies at 48 1 week ago See All Getty Images for Disney James Cameron has written a letter arguing that if Netflix is successful in its bid for Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming businesses, it could cause huge job loss, change the theatrical landscape and hurt the film export business. The “Avatar” filmmaker sent his letter last week to Senator Mike Lee, chair of the Senate subcommittee on antitrust, and the letter was then recently obtained by CNBC. Related Stories 'Squid Game,' 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' Help Korean Content Surge as Netflix Non-English Originals Hit Record High, New Research Finds

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