importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-20T17:58:50Z

Judge Temporarily Halts $110B Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Amid Antitrust Concerns

#antitrust #merger #media industry

A U.S. judge has temporarily paused the $110B Paramount-Warner Bros merger following a lawsuit from 12 state attorneys general alleging antitrust violations that would harm competition in film distribution and cable licensing. The pause could delay the deal's completion, which aims to create one of the largest entertainment conglomerates by combining Paramount+ and HBO Max with major TV networks.

The lawsuit from the states alleges that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.

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