Netflix Now Owns These 10 Massive Franchises After the Warner Bros. Deal

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Netflix has officially reshaped Hollywood. With the groundbreaking acquisition of Warner Bros., set to close between 2026 and 2027, the streaming giant is now the owner of decades worth of film history. Instead of licensing Warner Bros. movies or negotiating release rights, Netflix will hold full control of some of the most valuable entertainment IP on the planet.

After years of attempting to build franchises from scratch through titles like Extraction, Red Notice, and The Gray Man, Netflix now possesses fully established, globally adored movie universes that already dominate the cultural landscape.

Below are the ten biggest movie franchises Netflix now owns.

1. DC Films: Old and New

Netflix inherits a superhero library that stretches back nearly fifty years. Every major DC movie distributed by Warner Bros. now belongs to the streamer. This includes:

Netflix will also control the future of James Gunn’s DC Universe, including Superman, Supergirl, and films yet to be announced. In total, Netflix now owns almost forty theatrically released DC movies, together grossing more than sixteen billion dollars worldwide.

2. Harry Potter

One of Warner Bros.’ most valuable assets is now a crown jewel for Netflix. The streamer gains full ownership of:

  • All eight Harry Potter films

  • The Fantastic Beasts trilogy

  • Any future Wizarding World projects

The franchise has earned over seven billion dollars globally, and Netflix is already developing the upcoming Harry Potter television series. A film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child suddenly feels more possible than ever.

3. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

Middle earth is moving to Netflix. The acquisition includes:

These films collectively earned nearly six billion dollars and remain some of the most acclaimed fantasy movies ever made. With Netflix already adapting The Chronicles of Narnia, this addition cements the streamer as a global fantasy powerhouse.

4. The Conjuring Universe

One of the most profitable horror franchises in cinema history is now in Netflix’s library. The collection includes:

  • Four Conjuring films

  • Three Annabelle movies

  • Two Nun entries

The franchise has collected more than two point seven billion dollars and has tremendous long term expansion potential. Warner Bros. had a prequel and television series in development, projects Netflix may choose to revive.

5. The Monsterverse

While Legendary owns the Godzilla and Kong characters, Warner Bros.’ distribution role means Netflix now controls the five Monsterverse films so far:

  • Godzilla (2014)

  • Kong: Skull Island

  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters

  • Godzilla vs. Kong

  • Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (coming 2027)

The franchise has grossed more than two and a half billion dollars. Its future will depend on Legendary’s partnerships, but for now, Netflix owns the Monsterverse era that began in 2014.

6. The Matrix

Keanu Reeves’ iconic sci fi saga jumps into Netflix’s library. This includes:

  • The original Matrix trilogy

  • The Matrix Resurrections

  • Any future sequels

The franchise has earned more than one point seven billion dollars. Drew Goddard has been attached to write and direct a new installment, which will now fall under Netflix’s ownership.

7. Ocean’s

The stylish heist series now becomes Netflix property:

  • Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

  • Ocean’s Twelve

  • Ocean’s Thirteen

  • Ocean’s Eight

A prequel starring Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper is in development, along with progress on Ocean’s 14. Both would now be Netflix releases.

8. Dune

Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed sci fi epic is among the most prestigious franchises in modern cinema. Netflix now owns:

  • Dune: Part One

  • Dune: Part Two

  • Dune: Part Three (coming 2026)

Future installments, including Dune 4 and beyond, will fall fully under Netflix’s control. The first two films earned more than one point one billion dollars combined.

9. Mad Max

George Miller’s post apocalyptic saga is a cult favorite. Netflix now owns:

Collectively, the films have earned more than six hundred million dollars. Whether Miller or Netflix chooses to continue the franchise remains to be seen.

10. Mortal Kombat

Although not a box office juggernaut, Mortal Kombat is a massive video game titan with three decades of fan loyalty. Netflix now owns:

  • Mortal Kombat (1995)

  • Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

  • Mortal Kombat (2021)

Mortal Kombat II arrives in 2026, and Mortal Kombat III is already in development. Netflix could easily turn this into a streaming hit.

Final Thoughts

Netflix has not simply bought a studio. It has purchased a century of characters, franchises, and fandoms. The acquisition gives Netflix something it has chased for years: blockbuster IP that already dominates global culture.

These ten franchises alone represent tens of billions in box office revenue. With this move, Netflix is no longer just a streamer. It is now one of the most powerful entertainment companies in the world.

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