Variety’s 2026 media predictions: ‘The Odyssey’ domination, Disney CEO shuffle and Netflix winning Warner Bros. deal

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From megamergers to disruptive new technologies, the media industry has a lot to pack into the next 12 months. Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the way movies, shows and music is made, roiling a business that is worried it will lead to more job cuts. Bob Iger is finally ready to move on from Disney (he pinkie-promises this time), setting up a succession battle for the ages. And Netflix and Paramount are locked in an epic fight over Warner Bros., a clash of titans — and egos — that shows no sign of abating. All of this is taking place as the box office is in a rut, cable is in free fall and the overall economy is teetering. So yeah, fun times! 

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