- Streaming-focused mergers:
Smaller streaming services might combine to compete with larger players:
- Discovery and WarnerMedia have already merged to form Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes HBO Max and Discovery+.
- We could potentially see mergers between mid-sized players like Paramount+ and AMC networks, or between niche services to create more comprehensive offerings.
- International consolidation:
As streaming becomes increasingly global, we might see cross-border mergers:
- A major US streaming service might acquire or merge with a significant player in another market, such as Disney partnering with or acquiring a Bollywood studio.