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Paramount and Warner Bros. Face Potential Delay in Merger Approval

KVIA•Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM•CNN Newsource

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Executives at Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are bracing for a possible delay in their merger due to a request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) from 12 state attorneys general. This legal action, which alleges antitrust violations, could suspend the merger for two to three weeks, significantly impacting the timeline initially set for completion by the end of September. Paramount has already received approvals from various antitrust authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice, but concerns remain about the rapid approval process. A hearing regarding the TRO is scheduled for Friday, and if granted, it could lead to further legal battles and delays in finalizing the merger.

Key Details: • Hearing for the TRO request is scheduled for Friday. • Initial merger completion was expected by the end of September. • Potential financial penalties for delays could cost Paramount hundreds of millions. • A separate lawsuit from consumers and the Writers Guild of America is also progressing.

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