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Judge pauses the Paramount–Warner Bros Discovery merger 22 July 2026

Judge pauses the Paramount–Warner Bros Discovery merger

Judge pauses the Paramount–Warner Bros Discovery merger

First, a United States federal judge has temporarily halted the hundred and ten billion dollar merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery.

“First, a United States federal judge has temporarily halted the hundred and ten billion dollar merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery. The pause follows a lawsuit from twelve states, including California and New York, and lasts fourteen days, even though federal approval had already been granted. Forrester's Mike Proulx says the decision settles nothing, and simply kicks the can a little further down the road for both companies.”
— AMTC News, 22 Jul 2026
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