Netflix's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) assets gains traction as WBD's board is expected to reject Paramount Skydance's latest takeover offer this week. This potential decision, reported on January 2, 2026, favors Netflix's earlier acquisition agreement despite Paramount's aggressive counter-bid, personally guaranteed by Larry Ellison. Accuvest CIO Eric Clark, on January 2, 2026, reiterated confidence in Netflix's strong 2026 performance, advising investors to buy the stock amidst current deal uncertainty, anticipating WBD's long-term interest in Netflix's IP monetization.