12 states sue to block Paramount-Warnerblock Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger

Twelve U.S. states, led by California, filed lawsuits on July 13, 2026 to block the merger of Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing it would harm creators and raise prices for audiences.

This legal action responds to a merger that industry professionals warned would reduce opportunities and jobs in the production ecosystem; the outcome could reshape competition and content availability in American film and television.