The author argues Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. will drive a subscription-required theatrical model that benefits Netflix and may revive AMC, and holds 1,500 NFLX shares.
NFLX — LONG The author is long 1,500 shares of Netflix and argues its purchase of Warner Bros. will enable an exclusive theatrical window where only Netflix subscribers can see movies in theaters, cutting consumer cost by 50% and driving new subscriptions. The Stranger Things theatrical release generating $15 million in two days is cited as proof of demand.
By doing this the cost of seeing a movie will drop by 50% for consumers, Netflix will make bank because if your friends go to the movies and you cant go because you dont have a subscription then your probably gonna buy the subscription.
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AMC — LONG The author argues AMC could rebound because Netflix/WB’s subscription-required theatrical releases would drive moviegoers to AMC theaters, with Stranger Things’ $15 million two-day opening as evidence. He may buy $2 call options expiring in two years; these calls are a directional bet on AMC stock, so their returns would track the underlying AMC share price, not option premium. ambiguous_option_contract
AMC bagholders it could be your time to shine. I honestly might just full send it $2 call options 2 years out cause this would be big.
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