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Judge Blocks $110B Paramount-AMC-Regal Merger Over State Lawsuits

8/11/2026

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Paramount CEO David Ellison offered contracts to AMC and Regal guaranteeing 30 releases per year in a $110 billion merger.
The contracts set a 45-day theatrical window and a 90-day SVOD window with penalties for non-compliance.
AMC CEO Adam Aron and Regal CEO Eduardo Acuña endorsed the merger, saying it would reduce uncertainty.
A judge halted the merger after California AG Rob Bonta and 12 states sued, setting a March 2027 trial.

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Paramount CEO David Ellison offered contracts to AMC and Regal guaranteeing 30 releases per year in a $110 billion merger.
The contracts set a 45-day theatrical window and a 90-day SVOD window with penalties for non-compliance.
AMC CEO Adam Aron and Regal CEO Eduardo Acuña endorsed the merger, saying it would reduce uncertainty.
A judge halted the merger after California AG Rob Bonta and 12 states sued, setting a March 2027 trial.