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Ten States Sue to Block $110B Paramount-Warner Deal

6/5/2026

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A coalition of ten states, led by California AG Rob Bonta, is preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion Warner Bros. deal, with filing by June 2026.
California officials have met with Paramount and opponents for statements, prompting Warner Bros. shares to fall 1.8%–1.9% while Paramount dropped 4%–7%.
California estimates the case will need 20 lawyers and $20 million, with Gov. Gavin Newsom proposing a $14 million budget boost and Oregon seeking $2.7 million for staff.

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A coalition of ten states, led by California AG Rob Bonta, is preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion Warner Bros. deal, with filing by June 2026.
California officials have met with Paramount and opponents for statements, prompting Warner Bros. shares to fall 1.8%–1.9% while Paramount dropped 4%–7%.
California estimates the case will need 20 lawyers and $20 million, with Gov. Gavin Newsom proposing a $14 million budget boost and Oregon seeking $2.7 million for staff.