Netflix Says the Warner Bros’ Deal Is All About ‘Growth.’ Will NFLX Stock Keep Growing in 2026?

Streaming stocks have long been a favorite among growth-focused investors, especially as global demand for on-demand entertainment continues to rise. Over the past decade, the sector has reshaped how movies and television reach audiences, while deal-making and consolidation have increasingly become key levers for scaling content libraries, global reach, and long-term revenue growth.

At the center of that shift is Netflix (NFLX), one of the companies that started live streaming and is now once again testing investors’ confidence with its proposed deal for key Warner Bros. (WBD) assets. In a recent letter to employees, Netflix’s co-CEOs framed the agreement as a growth-driven move, arguing it strengthens one of Hollywood’s most recognizable studios while expanding Netflix’s footprint beyond streaming into theatrical releases.