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California to Decide on Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros Deal

Published Friday, June 5, 2026 · Updated June 5

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to decide soon whether to file a lawsuit to block Paramount's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. The potential deal has raised antitrust concerns among movie theater owners and Hollywood actors, who fear reduced competition and job losses. Bonta has indicated a preference for structural remedies, such as divestitures, over behavioral agreements.

What We Know — Key Points

  • California Attorney General Rob Bonta will soon decide whether to sue to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
  • Concerns have been raised by movie theater owners and Hollywood actors regarding potential decreased competition and harm to jobs.
  • Attorney General Bonta favors structural remedies like divestitures over behavioral promises to address antitrust concerns.

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    California Attorney General Rob Bonta is nearing a decision on whether to sue to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Concerns have been raised by movie theater owners and Hollywood actors regarding potential decreased competition and harm to jobs, with Bonta favoring structural remedies like divestitures over behavioral promises.

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