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In announcing the deal, Warner Bros. and Netflix executives touted the deal's benefits. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said the deal "will ensure people everywhere will continue to enjoy the world's most resonant stories for generations to come," while Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said it would "give audiences more of what they love."
Here's a roundup of notable early reactions to the deal:
Michael O'Leary, CEO of Cinema United
"Netflix's stated business model does not support theatrical exhibition. In fact, it is the opposite. Theaters will close, communities will suffer, jobs will be lost."