Netflix reviews the future of Warner Bros. Games and raises doubts about the continuity of sagas like Batman and Mortal Kombat

The streaming giant evaluates what to do with the video game division within a multi-million dollar agreement.

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The possible agreement between Netflix and Warner Bros. continues to raise important questions, especially among gamers who are concerned about the future of some of the most recognized franchises in the industry. The negotiation is moving forward, but the part dedicated to video game development does not seem to have a clear direction within the operation.

The concern is not minor: we are talking about a division responsible for brands that have been a reference in the industry for years, from superhero licenses to fighting games with a huge global presence. As it should be, gamers want to know what will happen if the acquisition is finalized and if these series will continue to be active under new ownership.

Netflix has not yet defined what it will do with WB Games and its major franchises

According to available information, Netflix has not assigned a specific value to Warner Bros. Games within the $83 billion agreement. The division has potential, but its recent results have not been uniform. Hogwarts Legacy stood out with enormous success, but other releases have fallen short of expectations, and some have even been considered failures. The lack of continuity in results complicates the valuation.

• Doubts directly affect licenses as well-known as Batman Arkham, Mortal Kombat, Injustice, or games set in the universe of The Lord of the Rings. All of these are part of the package that Netflix would have to manage, renew, or completely rethink if it decides to focus on internal development.

For now, there is no definitive decision, and conversations are still open. The scenario leaves the community in a state of uncertainty, with the possibility (still remote, but existing) that some of these franchises may see their continuity interrupted in video games if Netflix decides to focus on other areas. We will have to closely follow the next moves to know what path these historic licenses will take.