A new and powerful player has entered the arena of potential acquirers for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), the parent company of DC Studios. This surprising development has once again sparked hope for fans of Zack Snyder’s DC vision — the beloved SnyderVerse. As rumors swirl, Netflix has reportedly taken the first step toward exploring a possible acquisition, setting social media ablaze with speculation.
Netflix’s Possible Move Toward Warner Bros. Discovery
According to Deadline, Netflix has retained the financial advisory firm Moelis & Co to explore a potential bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. The report emphasizes that this is still an exploratory phase — Netflix has not made an official offer but is actively “looking into” the possibility.
This revelation comes as a surprise, considering the company’s top executives have previously dismissed similar ideas. Netflix’s co-CEO Greg Peters recently argued that capabilities are built through “hard work,” not by buying another company. Meanwhile, fellow co-CEO Ted Sarandos stated:
“We’ve been very clear in the past that we have no interest in owning legacy media networks, so there is no change there.”
Despite these past statements, Netflix’s decision to hire an advisory firm suggests the streaming giant may be reconsidering its approach in today’s rapidly changing entertainment landscape.
Fan Hopes for the “SnyderVerse” Revival
The news has ignited widespread excitement among fans of Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe (DCEU) films. Many believe that if Netflix — a platform known for reviving fan-favorite projects — were to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, it might finally “restore the SnyderVerse” and continue the storylines from Zack Snyder’s Justice League.
This hope isn’t new. Ever since James Gunn announced his rebooted DC Universe (DCU), Snyder fans have been vocal about their desire to see Netflix step in and take over Snyder’s DC projects. Their reasoning is simple: Netflix has already collaborated with Snyder on successful projects like Army of the Dead and Rebel Moon, proving the platform’s trust in his creative vision.
Significant Uncertainty and Counterpoints
However, despite the fan enthusiasm, the situation remains highly uncertain. The Deadline report explicitly cautions that:
“There’s no guarantee that this would happen”
— meaning even if Netflix were to move forward with a bid, there’s no assurance it would result in a SnyderVerse revival.
When Paramount previously explored a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, CEO David Ellison stated his intention to:
“Keep the creative teams of the two studios,”
which would have meant James Gunn and Peter Safran remaining in charge of DC Studios. This precedent has led many observers to believe that even if Netflix were to make an offer, it might still choose to maintain the current leadership and creative structure.
Ultimately, whether Netflix could actually restore the SnyderVerse depends on far more than just fan support. While Netflix has successfully partnered with Zack Snyder on multiple original films, acquiring control over DC’s existing properties would be a complicated process involving legal, creative, and brand challenges.
Still, the very possibility of such an acquisition has revived optimism among Snyder fans worldwide. Even without guarantees, the notion that Netflix could become DC’s new home has reignited passionate discussions about the future of Snyder’s cinematic vision. For now, fans can only wait and watch. Whether or not Netflix proceeds with an official bid, one thing remains clear — the SnyderVerse continues to live on in the hearts of its supporters.
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Patrick Webb