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Cinema United Urges Investigation of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

4/4/2026

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Michael O’Leary, leader of Cinema United, urged the National Association of Attorneys General to investigate the proposed Paramount and Warner Bros. merger.
He warned the merger could harm competition, cost jobs, raise ticket prices, and lead to theater closures.
Paramount CEO David Ellison says the merger would help it compete with streaming giants, but O’Leary believes it threatens the well-being of local communities, especially smaller theaters.

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Michael O’Leary, leader of Cinema United, urged the National Association of Attorneys General to investigate the proposed Paramount and Warner Bros. merger.
He warned the merger could harm competition, cost jobs, raise ticket prices, and lead to theater closures.
Paramount CEO David Ellison says the merger would help it compete with streaming giants, but O’Leary believes it threatens the well-being of local communities, especially smaller theaters.