General · 15 June 2026

Fox buys Roku streaming firm for $22bn

This $22bn deal gives Fox access to over 100 million households, aiming to boost its streaming presence significantly. Fox, run by Lachlan Murdoch, agreed to pay $160 per share for Roku, which brought streaming platforms like Netflix to TVs. The combined company aims to become the third-largest player in US television by share of viewing.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 15:40

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