How a potential Netflix acquisition could remake the theatrical experience

By Marc Rivers,

Ahmad Damen, Ailsa Chang

Published December 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM EST

Ben Fritz, a Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter, on whether movie theaters can survive if Netflix ends up acquiring Warner Brothers.

Marc Rivers

Ahmad Damen

Ahmad Damen is an editor for All Things Considered based in Washington, D.C. He first joined NPR's and WBUR's Here & Now as an editor in 2024. Damen brings more than 15 years of experience in journalism, with roles spanning six countries.

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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