Netflix abandoned its attempt to acquire Warner Bros. after a bidding war with Paramount made the deal too costly, and now faces a stronger rival in the newly formed Skydance (SKYD). Skydance plans to combine its streaming services, which could offer consumers a more compelling alternative to options such as HBO Max and Paramount+, and to release 30 movies a year. Netflix's revenue growth has been volatile and declining lately, and co-founder Reed Hastings is also leaving the company this year, adding uncertainty about its future. The article still favors Netflix for its strong content and says the stock is near its 52-week low at 22 times trailing earnings.
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