“The unlawful merger of these two entertainment behemoths would lead to higher prices, lower quality, and less content for film and television, harming movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and ultimately, audiences on every sofa and movie theater seat in the U.S.,”

Rob Bonta · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a multistate lawsuit challenging the proposed merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.