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Paramount and Warner Bros. Merge to Compete with Disney

3/28/2026

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Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. are merging, pending regulatory approval, to form a film powerhouse.
They lack a strong animated slate to compete with Disney and Universal.
Disney earned $14.1 billion from 21 animated films.
In 2025, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. held 27% of the domestic box office, just behind Disney at 28%.

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Story summary

Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. are merging, pending regulatory approval, to form a film powerhouse.
They lack a strong animated slate to compete with Disney and Universal.
Disney earned $14.1 billion from 21 animated films.
In 2025, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. held 27% of the domestic box office, just behind Disney at 28%.