Netflix recently agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $72 billion , which would create an entertainment juggernaut — and kicked off a fair share of criticism.

The deal would mean the streamer would own some of the biggest franchises in the world: DC Comics, “Game of Thrones,” “Harry Potter,” “Looney Tunes” and more.

Critics argue the deal would make Netflix too dominant in the entertainment industry , could mean fewer movies in theaters in favor of streaming at home, and potential price increases for Netflix because consumers will have fewer options.

Theater industry groups and the Directors Guild of America expressed concern about the deal. Cinema United CEO Michael O’Leary said the transaction “poses an unprecedented threat to the global exhibition business.” On the other hand

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