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Paramount delays $81 billion Warner buyout amid legal challenge from 12 states
Published 24 July 2026 ยท science
Paramount agreed to delay its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition until at least 2027. This postponement follows a court order pausing the merger process. A coalition
Paramount agreed to delay its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition until at least 2027. This postponement follows a court order pausing the merger process. A coalition of states filed a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed deal. They argue the merger would substantially lessen competition in Hollywood. Paramount views this as a win, allowing a trial based on evidence.