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California AG Sues to Block Paramount Skydance-WBD Merger

8/20/2026

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other attorneys general sued to block Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
The lawsuit claims the combined company would control nearly one-third of films and basic cable TV programming.
A trial on the merger is scheduled for March.
Paramount delayed the acquisition deadline to as late as June 2027.
Rob Bonta said he prefers settlement discussions over courtroom resolution.

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Story summary

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other attorneys general sued to block Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
The lawsuit claims the combined company would control nearly one-third of films and basic cable TV programming.
A trial on the merger is scheduled for March.
Paramount delayed the acquisition deadline to as late as June 2027.
Rob Bonta said he prefers settlement discussions over courtroom resolution.