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2 contractsKalshirefreshed 3 min agoCloses Jul 1, 2027 · 418d

Will Netflix's takeover of Warner Brothers succeed Before July 2027

Liquidity-weighted aggregate sits at 49% across 2 Kalshi contracts.

Implied probability

49%
0%50%100%

Kalshi

49%

2 contracts

Polymarket

not bound

Cross-venue gap

single venue

24h move

no pin

24h volume

$5K

2 contracts

Closes

Jul 1, 2027

418 days

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayAggregate: 48% (28 days, 28 points)Aggregate: 48% on 2026-05-08
Aggregate of 2 contracts · 28d

Bracket families

2 clusters across 2 contracts.

These contracts were grouped by title similarity. The headline aggregate combines all clusters; verify the cluster you actually need before quoting a number.

Cluster 1

Will None's takeover of Warner Brothers succeed Before July 2027

1 contract$3K

Cluster 2

Will Paramount's takeover of Warner Brothers succeed Before July 2027

1 contract$3K

Analysis

This probability reflects market expectations that Netflix will successfully acquire Warner Brothers before July 2027. The 47% likelihood suggests roughly even odds, positioning Netflix's potential deal between more optimistic scenarios (Paramount at 78%) and the possibility no acquisition closes by the deadline (17%). The current level likely reflects Netflix's stated interest in content consolidation, but also faces headwinds including regulatory review timelines, financing complexity for a deal of this scale, and competing bidders. The primary catalyst will be official announcement of a definitive agreement followed by antitrust clearance from the Federal Trade Commission, which typically requires 6-12 months to complete for major media consolidations. Until then, market expectations will shift based on executive statements, regulatory guidance, and competing bid announcements.

  • Netflix has not publicly announced a formal bid for Warner Brothers as of May 2026, limiting concrete deal probability
  • Paramount's contract trades at 78¢ versus Netflix at 47¢, suggesting markets view Paramount as a stronger acquisition candidate currently
  • Major media acquisitions require FTC antitrust review, historically taking 6-12 months; a July 2027 deadline allows roughly 14 months for completion
  • Warner Brothers' standalone valuation and shareholder appetite for a specific buyer will significantly influence deal feasibility and timing
  • Regulatory environment toward media consolidation has tightened since 2020, making large-scale deals less certain to clear approval

Recently closed in general

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