DOJ Approves $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Reshaping Media Landscape: full timeline

Every report in this developing story, from the first to the latest.

  1. DOJ Approves $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Reshaping Media Landscape

    The Justice Department has cleared Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros.

  2. Paramount Acquires Warner Bros. for $111 Billion, Will Merge HBO Max into Paramount+

    Paramount Skydance's historic $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

  3. Congressional Hearing Alleges Trump Administration Politicized DOJ to Approve Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

    Whistleblowers testified that the Justice Department's approval of the $38 billion Paramount-Warner Bros.

  4. US States Prepare Antitrust Suit Against Paramount-WBD Merger, Threatening $110 Billion Deal

    A coalition of U.S.

  5. EU Approves Paramount's $110 Billion Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery With Significant Conditions

    European regulators have cleared Paramount's historic $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

  6. Paramount Delays WBD Merger Closing as U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit Forces Court Battle

    Paramount Skydance has agreed to halt its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

  7. FCC Commissioners Face Ethics Complaints Over Paramount Gifts Amid Merger Review

    A major government watchdog has filed formal ethics complaints against multiple FCC commissioners, alleging they accepted luxury gifts from Paramount executives while reviewing the company's $28 billion merger.

  8. Paramount Offers to Sell CNN as Bargaining Chip to Resolve State Antitrust Lawsuit

    Paramount Skydance has signaled it may divest CNN to settle a 12-state antitrust lawsuit blocking its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

  9. Federal Judge Delays Paramount-WBD Merger Antitrust Trial to March 2027

    A federal judge has scheduled the antitrust trial challenging Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

  10. Hollywood Unions Split: WGA Fights to Block Paramount-WBD Merger While DGA and IATSE Seek Settlement

    The $110.9 billion Paramount-Warner Bros.

  11. Major Theater Chains Endorse Paramount-WBD Merger After Securing Theatrical Window Guarantees

    Cinemark has joined AMC and Regal in backing the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros.

  12. Federal Judge Freezes $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Until 2027

    A federal judge has temporarily halted the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.

  13. California AG Halts Paramount-WBD Settlement Talks Over Leak Allegations

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a scheduled settlement meeting with Paramount Skydance, accusing the studio of leaking confidential antitrust discussions to the press.

  14. Writers Guild of America Files Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Paramount-WBD Merger

    The WGA has joined a growing legal effort to halt the $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros.

  15. California and WGA Oppose Paramount's $1.88 Billion Bond Request in Merger Lawsuit

    California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Writers Guild of America have formally objected to Paramount's demand for a $1.88 billion bond, arguing the request is an attempt to stall antitrust proceedings against its…

  16. Paramount Weighs Divesting Assets to Settle WBD Merger Antitrust Suit

    Paramount and Warner Bros.

  17. Paramount-WBD Merger Faces $7 Million Daily 'Ticking Fee' as State Antitrust Lawsuit Delays Trial to March 2027

    Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

  18. Paramount Settles State Lawsuits, Clears Path for WBD Merger With $1.5 Billion Domestic Film Commitment

    Paramount and 12 state attorneys general have reached a settlement to allow the $111 billion Warner Bros.

  19. Paramount Launches $7.5 Billion Debt Syndication to Clear Final Financing Hurdle for Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

    Paramount Skydance has initiated a $7.5 billion senior secured loan offering as part of a broader debt package to finalize its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

  20. Federal Judge Pauses Paramount-WBD Merger Settlement Approval Over Senator's Concerns

    U.S.