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Paramount Settles Antitrust Case

Updated 2026-09-21 17:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Paramount Pictures has settled an antitrust lawsuit with 12 states, agreeing to maintain studio operations in California and invest $300 million in U.S. production. The deal clears the path for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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What’s in the Paramount Settlement With States: Commitment to Not Sell Studio Lots, $300M U.S. Production Investment, CNN Oversight and More

The details of Paramount’s deal with 12 states settling their antitrust case — paving the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, the biggest merger in Hollywood history — have been revealed. Among the top-line items: Paramount is agreeing to keep its operations in Californ

2026-09-21 17:36 UTC