The New York Times Company is reportedly trying to buy Letterboxd for $330 million

Letterboxd would reportedly continue operations as a standalone site.

By Steve Dent Nov. 6, 2026 5:17 am EST Claudio Borquez Arias/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

The company that owns The New York Times is in "exclusive negotiations" to purchase the cinephile online platform Letterboxd, anonymous sources told... The New York Times. The price being discussed is reportedly around $330 million, significantly more than the $250 million figure that was bandied around earlier this year. Discussions are ongoing and could still break down, the report states.