California and other US states are preparing to file a lawsuit aimed at blocking Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to multiple reports. The effort is led by California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, who launched a probe into the deal shortly after it was announced. Additional states mentioned across coverage include New York, with sources describing a coordinated group of states working toward litigation. The planned transaction would involve Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal reported at about $110 billion.
The reports say the lawsuit would represent one of the most significant steps yet by states in their attempt to influence or challenge the merger. While the outlets agree on the states’ general intent and the leadership role of California and New York, they do not provide detailed allegations or a full description of the legal claims. The matter is presented as a pre-filing stage, with states taking steps toward bringing a case to prevent the acquisition from moving forward.
