media consolidation
17 August 2026
Paramount clears approvals in nearly 70 countries
Paramount Skydance says its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition has secured every regulatory approval required under the merger agreement.
“Paramount Skydance says its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition has secured every regulatory approval required under the merger agreement. Approvals across nearly seventy countries mark a major milestone after an eight-month review of the proposed global media combination. The regulatory sweep shifts attention from clearance toward integration, scale and the competitive shape of streaming and television markets.”Watch the full briefing