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<p>Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos met with US cinema owners on the sidelines of an industry gathering, the trade association chief said Tuesday, as movie theaters look for ways to work with a one-time foe.</p>

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos met with US cinema owners on the sidelines of an industry gathering, the trade association chief said Tuesday, as movie theaters look for ways to work with a one-time foe.

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Netflix boss Sarandos has 'constructive' talks with cinema owners

Paula Ramon,

Agence France-Presse

Published April 15, 2026 08:15 AM PHT

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