Paramount's Potential Move to Nashville Raises Concerns in LA
WHO:
Fox Business - Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Attorney General Rob Bonta are involved in discussions regarding Paramount's potential move.
Fox Business - Paramount CEO David Ellison has threatened to move the studio out of California.
The Hollywood Reporter - Rob Bonta is the Attorney General of California.
WHAT:
Fox Business - Paramount is considering moving some of its operations to Nashville, Tennessee, and has scouted over 400,000 square feet of potential space.
The Hollywood Reporter - An antitrust lawsuit has been filed against Paramount to block a $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Fox Business - A settlement conference regarding the antitrust lawsuit is set for next month.
WHERE:
Fox Business - Paramount is currently based in Hollywood, California, and is exploring options in Nashville, Tennessee, Texas, and Georgia.
WHEN:
Fox Business - A settlement must be reached by October 1, as threatened by David Ellison.
The Hollywood Reporter - A settlement conference is scheduled for next month.
WHY:
Fox Business - The potential move is partly a response to the antitrust lawsuit filed by Bonta and other state attorneys general.
The Hollywood Reporter - Bonta stated that Paramount's threat to leave is not new and is ultimately the company's choice.
HOW:
Fox Business - Paramount has been scouting commercial properties in Nashville as part of its potential relocation strategy.
The Hollywood Reporter - Bonta emphasized that the state is open to negotiations if they are in good faith and sincere.
(UPDATED September 18, 2026 02:10 UTC)
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Attorney General Rob Bonta are currently discussing Paramount's potential relocation, as CEO David Ellison has threatened to move the studio out of California. Paramount is considering Nashville, Tennessee, for its operations and has already scouted over 400,000 square feet of potential space, while an antitrust lawsuit aimed at blocking a $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is also in play, with a settlement conference scheduled for next month. Bonta has indicated that while Paramount's threat to leave is not new, the state remains open to negotiations if they are conducted in good faith.