12 states sue to block Paramount Skydance from buying Warner Bros.
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
A coalition of twelve state attorneys general, predominantly Democratic-led, has initiated legal action to prevent the merger between Paramount and Skydance, arguing the acquisition would violate federal antitrust regulations. The lawsuit contends that consolidating these major media and entertainment corporations would substantially diminish market competition, reduce consumer choice, and concentrate excessive control over news distribution and entertainment programming across multiple jurisdictions.
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12 states sue to block Paramount Skydance from buying Warner Bros.
The Democratic attorneys general allege that the deal, which would create a news and entertainment behemoth, violates antitrust law and would harm competition in their states.
