NBCUniversal Split: New Chapter Ahead | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 2m

Comcast is splitting NBCUniversal into an independent media and entertainment powerhouse, a bold move after 15 years of trying to merge cable with Hollywood — a strategy that’s faltered as streaming surges and cable fades. While rivals like Disney and Paramount are consolidating, this split aims to let both entities focus on their core strengths and adapt to shifting viewer habits. Analysts doubt big studios or streamers like Netflix will swoop in, thanks to tax hurdles and strategic misalignment — leaving NBCUniversal to carve its own path. With hits like “Fast & Furious” and “Minions,” plus…