Times Negotiates Letterboxd Acquisition $330 Million
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The New York Times Company has reportedly entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd for thirty-three million dollars, according to a report from The New York Times itself.
Letterboxd, an online platform for movie lovers that could be compared to Goodreads for movies, has grown dramatically in recent years.
The platform reported three million users in January two thousand and twenty-one, a figure that grew to twenty-eight million by April of this year.
More than half of its users are under thirty‑five.
Letterboxd is free, but users can access advanced features with a paid subscription.
Its projected earnings for this year are estimated at fifteen million dollars, which is only about four‑point‑five percent of what the Times is supposedly offering to buy the company for.
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Timeline
- On January 1 2021 Letterboxd reports three million users worldwide in January.
- On April 1 2026 Letterboxd user base grows to twenty-eight million by April.
- On November 5 2026 Times enters exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd for thirty-three million.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Immediate impact includes potential changes to digital subscription offerings. Possible long-term US impact: Long‑term impact may influence media consolidation trends. Most affected groups: Consumers of digital media and film enthusiasts. Reader priority: Readers interested in media mergers and acquisitions.
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