# Fox completes $22bn Roku acquisition, expanding its streaming reach

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fox-bought-roku/
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:12:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T16:18:17+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/streaming/1028629/fox-roku-acquisition-close
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Fox has completed its $22 billion purchase of Roku.
- Roku reaches more than 100 million US households.
- Founder Anthony Wood has joined Fox’s board.

## Summary

Fox has now completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, giving the media company control of a streaming platform that reaches more than 100 million US households. The purchase expands Fox’s ability to bring its sports, news and local station content to Roku viewers.

The deal was first announced in June. Fox also operates the Fox One streaming service and free streamer Tubi, while Roku founder Anthony Wood has joined Fox’s board. The companies say Roku will remain open to all content partners, though what the platform showcases could change.

## Coverage

- [The Verge: Fox completes $22bn Roku acquisition, expanding its streaming reach](https://www.theverge.com/streaming/1028629/fox-roku-acquisition-close)
- [TechCrunch: Fox completes its $22B acquisition of Roku](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/06/fox-completes-its-22b-acquisition-of-roku/)

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