The $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery assets is facing intense regulatory scrutiny, highlighted by a recent "tough interrogation" of a Netflix co-CEO in the U.S. Senate on February 2.

  • WBD shareholders are expected to hold a decisive vote on the all-cash deal in March.
  • The ongoing regulatory scrutiny is cited as a key factor in the stock's 11% decline during January 2026.