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Paramount's Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

Updated 2026-10-06 10:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The long-drawn-out takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount has finally closed after overcoming numerous challenges, including antitrust issues and competing bids.

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Paramount's hard-fought takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery closes Tuesday. Here's how we got here

Paramount has faced competing bids and an antitrust hurdle since its earliest attempts to take over WBD. Here's a timeline of key events.

2026-10-06 10:00 UTC