The mega-deal that gives Netflix one of entertainment’s richest IP coffers raises urgent questions about monopoly power, creative freedom, and the future of movie theaters — and is already facing fierce opposition.

The acquisition of HBO and blockbuster franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones has ignited a fierce debate over the future of movie theaters. “What is the consumer trying to tell us? That they’d like to watch movies at home, thank you,” Sarandos argued