A coalition led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta says Paramount’s proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery would reduce competition. Paramount disputes the claim, while the Writers Guild of America has filed a separate challenge.
Paramount Skydance will not close its proposed $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger until five days after an antitrust trial or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first.
The United Kingdom said it would not intervene in Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but a coalition of U.S. states is still seeking to block the nearly $111 billion transaction.
A federal judge has continued a pause on Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while California and other states pursue an antitrust challenge.
A judge extended a restraining order affecting Paramount’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, keeping the deal under court and regulatory pressure.
A federal judge has extended a pause on Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery through Aug. 17 as a California-led coalition of states pursues an antitrust challenge.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will remain separate as 12 states challenge the proposed merger, delaying any closing or integration into 2027.
