The merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. is being challenged by 12 states under antitrust law due to concerns about creating a dominant media and entertainment entity.

“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.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/07/13/12-states-sue-block-paramount-skydance-buying-warner-bros/

States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Defying DOJ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-states-lawsuit-1236806824/

"A coalition of 12 states filed an antitrust lawsuit on Monday to block the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros., defying the Department of Justice, which approved the deal last month."🤞 States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Defying DOJ "A coalition of states has sued to block the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., though the Department of Justice approved the deal last month." https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-states-lawsuit-1236806824/