States sue to block Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. takeover
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
A coalition of twelve state attorneys general, led by California's Rob Bonta, has initiated legal action to prevent a proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. valued at $111 billion. The officials argue that consolidating these entertainment giants would significantly harm the theatrical exhibition industry, potentially reducing competition and threatening the viability of independent and regional movie theaters across the United States.
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States sue to block Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. takeover
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other state AGs expressed concern that the industry-reshaping deal could spell doom for movie theaters.
