Fox Closes $22 Billion Roku Deal, Expanding Free Streaming Reach
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Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 6
Fox Closes $22 Billion Roku Deal, Expanding Free Streaming Reach
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 6
Summary
$22 billion became effective Friday as Fox completed its cash-and-stock acquisition of Roku, with Roku shares halted on Nasdaq.
Fox said the combined company will keep the Roku platform open while pairing Roku's smart-TV and streaming footprint with Fox's existing media assets.
The takeover pushes Fox deeper into the streaming fight and strengthens its position in free, ad-supported video by combining Tubi with the Roku Channel.
The deal, first announced in June, marks a sharper return to scale in entertainment years after Fox sold most of 21st Century Fox to Disney for $71 billion in 2019.
How will Fox merge Tubi and Roku's massive audiences to dominate the booming free, ad-supported streaming market?
Will Fox's $22 billion Roku buyout secretly turn the open streaming platform into a walled garden for its own content?
Fox Buys Roku for $22 Billion: What It Means for Streaming, Advertising, and Consumer Choice
Overview
In November 2026, Fox Corporation completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, gaining direct streaming access to over 100 million households worldwide. This move led to the creation of FOX Digital Platforms, a new division uniting Roku, Tubi, and other digital assets under new leadership. The deal triggered a major executive overhaul and gave Fox control over Roku’s device setup, search, and ad inventory, raising concerns about platform neutrality and content diversity. To address regulatory worries, Fox agreed to a consent decree and pledged to keep Roku open to third-party providers, but industry observers warn of increased media consolidation and risks for independent creators.