Posted Jun 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM UTCRThe VergeRichard LawlerNetflix was reportedly worried about antitrust scrutiny if it bought Roku instead of Fox.The Roku Netflix Player was originally a streaming box that then-Netflix CEO Reed Hastings decided not to build.Now Semafor reports Netflix was interested in acquiring the company before Fox closed its $22 billion deal, losing out once again after Paramount swooped in with a deal to buy Warner Bros. while enjoying a cozier relationship with this administration’s regulators.Fox wants to take over your TV — and the tech inside itEmma RothJun 15Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Richard LawlerLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularXbox is closing down Hellblade creator Ninja TheoryGoogle Earth’s flight simulator is now available in your browserHappy birthday to the Trump phoneTrump’s Anthropic shutdown just made the case for non-American AIChina may have accessed MythosThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.