MAGA Report Targets Netflix, Boosts Paramount’s WBD Bid — SnyderVerse & Ayer Cut in Play

A surprising political development has changed the situation surrounding the potential merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, which is good news for both Paramount and fans of the DC Extended Universe.

MAGA Think Tank Labels Netflix a Propaganda Machine

According to Deadline, a new 47-page report from the Oversight Project—a group aligned with the MAGA movement—strongly criticizes Netflix. The report claims Netflix is the most powerful force for political and ideological messaging ever, alleging that shows like Stranger Things, Cuties, and documentaries produced by Barack Obama promote a progressive agenda.

A policy research group is calling for strong federal oversight of Netflix’s planned $83 billion cash purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Fedflix Report Circulating in D.C. Ahead of Senate Hearing

Sources say The Oversight Project, a group with ties to Donald Trump’s advisors, has shared a document called “Fedflix” with the White House, the Department of Justice, and Senator Mike Lee. This happened before Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is scheduled to testify at an antitrust hearing on Tuesday.

Trump Leans Toward Paramount Over Monopoly Fears

Donald Trump has spoken positively about both Netflix and Paramount, but he also expressed worries that Netflix is becoming too powerful, potentially acting as a monopoly. He indicated he would participate in any examination of the company.

Donald Trump maintains a close relationship with Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle. Ellison’s son, David Ellison, currently heads Paramount Global and has recently made a $108 billion offer to compete with another bid.

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SnyderVerse and Ayer Cut Back in Play if Paramount Wins

This development gives Paramount the advantage—and as I’ve mentioned before, if Paramount secures the deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, there’s a real chance the DC films led by Zack Snyder could be revived.

Based on a recent Instagram post by Zack Snyder, it seems like the “Ayer Cut” of Suicide Squad might actually be released. Sources suggest the post is a way to gauge fan interest, and the release would likely be overseen by Snyder and David Ayer.

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2026-02-03 02:31