However, the deal for Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery is still under attack, with Paramount fighting tooth and nail by launching a hostile takeover bid. While the fight for the future of Hollywood is on, Canal+ is doing nothing to at least retain the channels owned by Warner Bros Discovery. Warner Bros Discovery owns 12 channels, Discovery Channel (121); TLC (135); Discovery Family (136); TNT Africa (137); Real Time (155); Discovery ID (171); Food Network (175); HGTV (177); Travel Channel (179); Cartoon Network (301); Cartoonito (302) and CNN International (401).
In a media statement shared withThe Citizen, MultiChoice said: “At this stage, no new agreement has been reached between the parties. Should this remain the case, these channels will no longer form part of the DStv lineup from 1 January 2026.” However, the streaming company assures customers that it will continue to offer richer and diverse content. “MultiChoice has extensive content partnerships across the world, giving us flexibility and capacity to enhance our packages with fresh content, new channels and new services in the year ahead.” Four channels, BET Africa, MTV Base, CBS Justice, and CBS Reality, whichoperated under Paramount Africa,will also be removed from DStv.
In June 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to split its Streaming & Studios and Global Networks divisions into two publicly traded companies. Warner Bros’ Streaming & Studios excludes channels that are on DStv.
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These channels will now be under Global Networks divisions, which will include Discovery Global, will include premier entertainment, sports and news television brands around the world including CNN, TNT Sports in the U.S., and Discovery, free-to-air channels across Europe, and digital products such as Discovery+ and Bleacher Report. While Netflix is only interested in the Streaming & Studios division, Paramount wants the entire pie, including the Global Networks division. However, separation is expected to be completed before either of the companies acquires Warner Bros.
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