There’s been no shortage of think pieces about a potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros., but one angle feels surprisingly under-discussed: what this would mean for physical media.In this episode, I explore why a streaming-first business model poses a real threat to Blu-rays, DVDs, and permanent film ownership—even if theatrical releases continue. As someone who values owning movies, not just renting access to them, I reflect on how streaming has quietly failed its original promise of “everything, anywhere, anytime,” and how entire eras of film history risk becoming inaccessible.This isn’t a prediction or a panic piece. It’s a reflection on what gets lost when catalogs are absorbed, when media becomes purely digital, and when convenience replaces preservation. Whether or not a deal ever happens, the trend itself raises serious questions for film lovers and for the future of cinema.

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