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Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger

BBC News·July 13, 2026
Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger

A dozen US states are taking legal action against Paramount and Warner Bros to block their proposed $110bn mega merger. The lawsuit aims to halt the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history, citing concerns over the potential impact on the industry. The states are seeking to prevent the merger, which would create a massive media conglomerate. The legal action marks a significant challenge to the proposed deal, which has sparked concerns about market competition and consumer choice.

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