A photo and video circulating on social media appear to show the Netflix logo painted over the iconic Warner Bros. water tower in Burbank, California. The image has been widely shared alongside claims that it confirms Netflix has already completed its purchase of Warner Bros., following recent news about a major acquisition deal. However, our findings show that this circulating video is false.
Social Media Posts
Multiple social media users shared a video and screenshots of the Warner Bros. water tower with the Netflix logo painted on top, suggesting that Netflix has already completed its acquisition of Warner Bros.
Fact Check
Has Netflix already completed its purchase of Warner Bros.? Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced a deal on Dec. 5, 2025, but the transaction has not yet closed. The transaction still needs approval from regulators and shareholders. Additionally, it’s structured to close only after Warner Bros. Discovery separates its Global Networks business (expected in Q3 2026). Until all these conditions are met and the deal officially closes, Warner Bros. Discovery retains full control of its assets and branding. This means any claims that Netflix has already taken ownership or rebranded Warner Bros. properties are premature and unsupported. (Source)
Moreover, there is no evidence that Netflix physically replaced or painted over the Warner Bros. logo on the water tower. The Warner Bros. water tower remains unchanged in real life and continues to display the Warner Bros. branding. Getty Images published editorial photographs on December 9, 2025, few days after Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced their agreement, showing the original Warner Bros. shield still on the water tower at the Burbank studio. This directly contradicts claims that Netflix immediately painted over the landmark.
Where did the viral video come from?
Using reverse image search, we found that the video was originally posted by Dontae Carter, an artist known for creating realistic edited videos for creative and illustrative purposes.
We have contacted the artist to confirm this and will update this section once we receive a response.
Conclusion
The claims that Netflix has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. and rebranded the iconic water tower are false. The viral image and video showing the Netflix logo on the Warner Bros. water tower are digitally edited, not real footage. The acquisition deal announced on December 5, 2025, remains pending regulatory approval and is not expected to close until after Warner Bros. Discovery completes its business separation in Q3 2026.
Title:Viral Video of Netflix Logo on Warner Bros. Water Tower Is Digitally Edited
Fact Check By: Pranpreeya PResult: False
