- Jul 26
US judge extends Paramount deadline to buy Warner Bros Discovery to June 2027, citing antitrust risk
A California federal judge approved the delay, moving the cutoff from September 30, 2026 to June 1, 2027, after 12 state attorneys general warned the deal could substantially weaken competition.
- Jul 25
US federal court extends freeze on Paramount’s $110bn Warner Bros. Discovery takeover to 17 August
A federal judge in Oakland extended a temporary restraining order blocking the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance until 17 August, while the European Commission gave conditional approval on 22 July.
- Jul 21
US judge temporarily blocks $110 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger after 12 states sue
A US federal judge temporarily halted the $110 billion Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger on Monday after a 12-state coalition argued the deal would irreparably harm competition in film and television.
