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Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Paramount Global and Skydance Media's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery remains blocked by an antitrust lawsuit filed in federal court. The delay extends beyond the original closing timeline while legal proceedings continue. WBD operates independently during the period, with no announced alternative merger proposals as of the filing date.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/26/paramount-merger-delay-wbd-limbo.html
