Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel

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"Netflix to Consumers: You're Protected; Cancel at Any Time."

At a hearing of the US Senate Judiciary Committee, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos offered a reassuring message for subscribers who worry that an impending merger with Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and movie studios businesses could lead to higher prices due to less competition.

In response to concerns about prices, Sarandos stated that consumers can always cancel their services if they find it too expensive, regardless of whether Netflix acquires the streaming and movie studios businesses. He emphasized that the company is committed to providing value for its subscribers.

According to Sarandos, 80% of HBO Max subscribers also subscribe to Netflix, making them complementary services rather than competitors. He claimed that combining their resources would provide more content options for less money, which he defined as "adding more and more" content.

While some lawmakers have raised concerns about a potential monopoly due to the size of the companies involved, Sarandos downplayed these worries by pointing out that there are other streaming services competing in the market. He compared Netflix's offer to acquiring YouTube TV at an estimated 21% market share, rather than seeking to dominate.

The proposed deal has yet to be finalized; however, with Sarandos emphasizing customer protection and the ability for consumers to cancel their subscription plans at any time, fans of the service can hold onto hope that this acquisition will not result in increased prices.
 
im so stoked about this, 80% of HBO Max subscribers also use netflix lol 🤯 that means the deal is more like a value add than a price hike. and sarandos is all about customer protection, which is lit 🚀 I mean, think about it, if you dont like your plan, just cancel and move on - its not rocket science 💡 also, he's comparing it to acquiring youtube tv at 21% market share, that's a pretty good point 📈 I'm keeping my fingers crossed this deal happens without major price hikes 👍
 
idk why ppl r so worried tho 🤔 like sarandos said its up 2 us 2 decide if we wanna stay or go 80% of hbo max subs also watch netflix so they already get a lot of content 📺 whats the worst thats gonna happen? prices go up 1 dollar? 🤑 idc i'd still cancel my account lol. seriously tho, ppl need 2 chill & not overthink it 🙄
 
.. people need to remember that even if Netflix grows bigger and more powerful, it's still just a business trying to make a profit. But what sets them apart is that they're willing to put their money where their mouth is - literally! 🤑 They're saying 'if you don't like our new prices, you can always cancel'. That's a big deal. It means Netflix is putting its customers first, even if it costs them less profit. It's like when you're on a date and something doesn't feel right, you can just politely get up and leave. In this case, consumers have that option too - to 'leave' the service at any time. So yeah, Sarandos is onto something with his 'add more content' approach - it's not just about growing bigger, but also about keeping customers happy 😊
 
I'm kinda feeling a bit relieved about this whole Netflix-Warner Bros merger thing 😊. I mean, 80% of HBO Max subscribers also use Netflix? That's a pretty big overlap! It makes sense that they could combine their resources and create even more content for us to enjoy. Plus, Ted Sarandos is being pretty upfront about how the deal will work: if we don't like it, we can just cancel our subs at any time 💸. That's some good customer protection right there. I'm not gonna lie, though - I am a little worried about prices going up 🤑. But for now, I think Netflix is showing that they care about us subscribers and want to keep providing value. Fingers crossed this whole thing works out!
 
Ugh, I'm so nostalgic for the good ol' days when we had actual competition on streaming services 😩. Now it feels like these big corporations are just gonna keep merging and growing, and eventually we'll have like... one giant streaming behemoth 🤯. Don't get me wrong, I love a good Netflix binge as much as the next person, but I'm not sure this merger is the best idea for consumers.

I mean, Ted Sarandos says all the right things - "you can cancel at any time" and whatnot 😊, but we've seen it happen before. Companies come together, and suddenly prices go up and services change to suit their needs. And don't even get me started on the whole "complementary services" thing... that just sounds like corporate speak for "we're gonna charge you more because we can 🤑".

I guess only time will tell if this merger works out in the end, but for now, I'm just gonna hold onto my nostalgia for the days of Hulu and Amazon Prime fighting it out on the streaming front 💥.
 
I'm kinda relieved about this Netflix thing... I mean, it's good to know they're gonna keep it real if they merge with those other companies 🙏. 80% of HBO Max subs also use Netflix, so that's pretty cool, right? Maybe we'll see more movies and shows in the future, not less. I don't think this merger is gonna be a disaster... yet 😅. The fact that Ted Sarandos is all about customer protection makes me feel good about it too 💕. We just gotta keep an eye on things and hope they live up to their promises 🤞.
 
I feel like Netflix is playing it cool here 😎. Ted Sarandos seems genuinely concerned about keeping subscribers happy, and who can blame him? The last thing they want is to lose customers over price hikes 💸. I mean, 80% of HBO Max users also subscribe to Netflix? That's a pretty strong customer base 👌. But, at the same time, it's hard not to worry about that monopoly vibe 🤔. Still, Sarandos seems confident in his team's ability to provide value and options for their subscribers, so fingers crossed for fans! 🤞
 
I'm feeling pretty good about this one 🤔. The key stat here is 80% - like, most HBO Max subs are already on Netflix anyway, so it's not like they're gonna see a huge price hike if we merge with Discovery's studios 📈. Plus, Sarandos is all about being customer-friendly and giving us the option to cancel whenever we want 👍. And let's be real, 21% market share is still pretty healthy for YouTube TV - I mean, it shows there's still room for competition in this space 📊.

Here are some numbers to consider:

- Average Netflix subscriber pays $15/month 🤑
- Average HBO Max subscriber also pays $14.99/month (just FYI) 💸
- Estimated 60% of US households have at least one streaming service 📺

If we assume a 20% price hike after the merger, it's still only like $18/month or so... not bad for all that extra content Sarandos is talking about 🎥.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole streaming merger thing 🤯... on one hand, it's nice to know we're protected and can just bail if things get too pricey 😊... but at the same time, isn't that just a fancy way of saying "we'll keep adding more stuff until you've got enough"? 📺 I mean, 80% of HBO Max subscribers also subscribe to Netflix - doesn't that sound like a lot of people being tied down to one service? And Sarandos says it's all about providing value for our hard-earned cash 💸... but what does "value" even mean in this context? Is it just about the quantity of content, or is there something more to it? 🤔
 
I'm still on my Netflix subscription from back in 2018 🙄. It's crazy how much they've changed everything since then... I mean, remember when you could actually have a conversation with the customer support without being transferred to someone who just read from a script? 📞 Now it seems like they're trying to sell us on this "value" thing and stuff. I'm not sure if 80% of HBO Max subscribers also subscribe to Netflix is true, but it sounds fishy to me 🐟... I mean, what's the real reason they want to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery? Is it just because they can't compete on their own anymore? 🤔 Anyway, I guess only time will tell if prices go up or down...
 
I'm kinda sure I don't trust Netflix's words 🤔... I mean, they're saying we're protected and all that jazz, but what if it's just a clever marketing ploy to keep us hooked? I mean, 80% of HBO Max subscribers also use Netflix, which sounds like a pretty cozy deal for them, right? But Sarandos says it'll be more content options for less money, which is kinda cool, I guess. The thing is, what if they just hike up the prices and blame it on "more and more" content? 🤑 And those other streaming services are still gonna be around, right? I mean, YouTube TV is a 21% market share, but that's not exactly like having us choose between Netflix and... nothing else. Ugh, my mind is all over the place about this one 😬
 
omg i feel like sarandos is trying to calm us down 😅 but honestly, it's kinda scary when you think about netflix owning all these studios and streaming services 🤯 like what if they start charging way too much for the content we love? 🤑 anyway, the fact that 80% of hbo max subscribers also subscribe to netflix is pretty wild 🤔 maybe having more options for less money isn't so bad after all 💸 i just hope they don't cut any good shows from their lineup 😭
 
I'm so glad they're being transparent about it 🙌. I mean, 80% of HBO Max subscribers also use Netflix? That's crazy! It sounds like they really are trying to make sure we have more options for less money 💸. I get why lawmakers are worried about a monopoly though - the thought of having just one or two big players controlling all the content is a bit scary 🤔. But Sarandos makes some good points about other streaming services being out there, so let's hope this deal actually works out for us in the end 👍.
 
I'm not sure about this whole Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery thing 🤔. I mean, yeah, it's nice that Ted Sarandos is saying we're protected and can cancel at any time, but what if we don't have a choice to cancel? What if there are no other streaming services left after they merge with HBO Max? 😬

I like the idea of them having more content options for less money, but I'm worried it's just going to be a fancy way of saying "we're going to make even more money off you" 💸. And what about the prices for individual titles and movies? We've seen how quickly they raise their prices since Disney+ launched. 📺

I guess only time will tell if Sarandos is being genuine with his promises, but I'm keeping an eye on this one 👀.
 
I'm still on Netflix's side 🤔... they seem genuine about giving customers control over their spending. The fact that 80% of HBO Max users also subscribe to Netflix is actually a good thing - more content for us, right? 💡 Still gotta keep an eye out for those prices though 😬
 
I've been a Netflix subscriber since they first started out, you know? 📺 I'm worried about them merging with Warner Bros Discovery, but Ted Sarandos's message kinda puts my mind at ease. He's right, we can cancel our subs anytime we want - it's not like we're locked in or anything. 80% of HBO Max users are already on Netflix, so I guess that means they're good buddies rather than rivals 🤝. I hope Sarandos is telling the truth and this deal won't lead to us paying more for less content. The idea of 'adding more and more' content sounds sketchy, but I'll reserve judgment till it's all confirmed. Still, Sarandos seems like a reasonable guy who's looking out for his customers - fingers crossed that he knows what he's doing 💯
 
I gotta say, I'm pretty cool with Netflix doing what they're doing 🤔. They already offer so much awesome content, and if they combine forces with HBO Max it'll just be more reasons to subscribe 💸. Plus, 80% of HBO Max subscribers are also on Netflix? That's a win-win for consumers! 😊 It doesn't sound like Netflix is trying to stifle competition or make life harder for customers... at least, not from what I've read so far 🙏. As long as they keep being transparent and giving people the option to cancel if prices go up, I think this merger has a good chance of working out 👍.
 
I'm so relieved 😌 about Netflix's commitment to keeping prices low 💸📉. It's awesome that they're ensuring subscribers can easily cancel if they don't like the new pricing 🚫💔. Ted Sarandos is being super transparent 👀, and it's cool that he's acknowledging the overlap with HBO Max 📺. The idea of combining resources to offer more content for less 💡 sounds pretty promising 🤔. I'm keeping my fingers crossed 🤞 that this deal won't lead to price hikes 😬. As long as we've got Netflix, HBO Max, and other streaming services around ⚠️, I'm feeling good about the future 🌞👍
 
so if they say its all about adding more content, like 21% more than what you got now... sounds kinda fishy 🐟 but i guess that's one way to justify higher prices... also Sarandos talking about these other streaming services like competition is nice, but let's be real, we all know how that plays out when one big player dominates
 
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