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Judge Halts $110B Warner Bros.-Paramount Mega-Merger

Source: Jersey Shore Online · Jul 20, 2026, 3:20 PM

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A federal judge in Trenton has temporarily halted the proposed $110 billion merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance.

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued a temporary restraining order preventing the companies from completing the deal or taking steps toward combining operations while a multistate antitrust challenge proceeds through the courts.

Key points

  • Federal judge issues temporary restraining order blocking Warner Bros.-Paramount merger
  • $110 billion deal put on hold pending antitrust review
  • Multistate antitrust challenge moving forward against the merger
  • Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín presides over case in Trenton

FAQ

What is the value of the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger?
The proposed merger is valued at $110 billion and would combine Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance.
Why was the merger halted?
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order while a multistate antitrust challenge moves forward, preventing the companies from completing the deal or taking operational steps toward combining.
Who issued the temporary restraining order?
U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued the temporary restraining order on Monday.

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