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Paramount settles with US states, clearing way for Warner Bros merger

Opponents say Paramount's multi-billion-dollar merger with Warner Bros will slash Hollywood jobs, reduce the number of films produced, and threaten CNN's independence. Grouped from 6 articles across 6 sources.

6 reports6 sourcesSep 21, 2026, 8:54 PM
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ABC AustraliaSep 21, 2026, 8:54 PM

Paramount settles with US states, clearing way for Warner Bros merger

Opponents say Paramount's multi-billion-dollar merger with Warner Bros will slash Hollywood jobs, reduce the number of films produced, and threaten CNN's independence.

Al JazeeraSep 21, 2026, 5:42 PM

Paramount settles with US states, union to win Warner Bros takeover

Ellison-led Paramount will avoid daily $7m fee if the $110bn Warner Bros merger closes by September 30.

CNBCSep 21, 2026, 8:13 PM

Paramount and state AGs settle lawsuit, allowing Warner Bros. merger to proceed

The antitrust lawsuit threatened to delay Paramount's acquisition until mid-2027 and to cost the company hundreds of millions of dollars in fees.

The Straits TimesSep 21, 2026, 6:48 PM

Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover after settling US states, union lawsuits

The settlement includes bringing more film production to the US and an agreement to boost annual film releases progressively.

Financial TimesSep 21, 2026, 6:38 PM

Paramount reaches settlement to clear path for $110bn Warner Bros deal

Studio will not divest assets and will keep operations in California under agreement with 12 states

ABC NewsSep 21, 2026, 5:27 PM

Paramount reaches deal with states to settle case challenging Warner buyout: Source

A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Skydance-owned Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of state attorney generals that had sued to challenge the company’s buyout of Warner Bros

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