- Jul 25
Paramount delays $111 billion Warner Bros. acquisition to June 2027 after states sue to block deal
The postponement follows a legal challenge by twelve US state attorneys general who argue the merger would stifle competition in film, streaming, and cable television.
- 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.
- Jul 20
Paramount freezes $110bn Warner Bros. Discovery merger until 2027 after state antitrust suits
Paramount Skydance agreed on Friday to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until at least June 2027, sidestepping a preliminary injunction fight while a dozen US states and the Writers Guild of America press antitrust claims.
