Sources revealed that during recent negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix said that bundling its streaming service with HBO Max would reduce the cost of the bundled service, thereby benefiting consumers. Sources said Netflix's argument was to dispel potential concerns from regulators that merging one of America's leading subscription video streaming services with top competitors would reduce consumer choice and increase prices. According to previous reports, Netflix is actively exploring a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and streaming media businesses.

Sources revealed that during recent negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix said that bundling its streaming service with HBO Max would reduce the cost of the bundled service, thereby benefiting consumers. Sources said Netflix's argument was to dispel potential concerns from regulators that merging one of America's leading subscription video streaming services with top competitors would reduce consumer choice and increase prices. According to previous reports, Netflix is actively exploring a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and streaming media businesses.