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Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Delayed Pending Legal Review

Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been delayed due to a legal challenge from several states. The merger will not proceed until a court ruling is made, with a potential deadline set for June 1, 2027.

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Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has been delayed due to a legal challenge from several states. The merger will not proceed until a court ruling is made, with a potential deadline set for June 1, 2027.

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Paramount/WBD merger delayed for months as states' lawsuit moves toward trial

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Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Delayed Pending Legal Review