RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Statement Following Netflix Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery 

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Today, December 5, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman released the following statement on the Netflix deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery: 

“As the representative of nearly every major producer in Hollywood and a former film producer myself, my priorities are protecting jobs in greater Los Angeles and ensuring a robust and competitive industry that fosters creative expression and delivers to Americans excellent, affordable entertainment and quality news media. Repeated consolidation in this industry has already cost so many film and television jobs, and any merger should be evaluated on its impacts on competition and employment. Thousands of local jobs and the greater Los Angeles economy depend on it. 

That’s why I’m fighting for a national film tax credit that levels the playing field with international competition. I’ll be watching this deal closely to make sure it supports workers in LA and I stand ready to work with both labor and industry to protect jobs, grow our local economy, and make our shared vision of success a reality.”