# US Department of Justice Antitrust Division

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-12**: DOJ clears merger without conditions — The US Justice Department's Antitrust Division approves Paramount's $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, capping an eight-month review and stating the deal may increase competition.
- **2026-06**: Multistate antitrust lawsuit expected — A coalition of about 10 states led by California is reportedly preparing a lawsuit to block the merger; California AG Rob Bonta says the investigation remains active.
- **2025**: Bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery begins — Netflix and Paramount engage in a fierce battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, with the industry initially favoring Netflix. Paramount ultimately wins after Larry Ellison's financial guarantee.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### DOJ clears $111B Paramount-WBD deal, but state AGs ready to sue
2026-06-15 02:53:27 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Department of Justice approved Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery without conditions, but a coalition of 10 states led by California is preparing an antitrust lawsuit that could derail the deal. Political favoritism allegations and ongoing EU review add layers of regulatory uncertainty.
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