Opposition Coalition Seeks Time to Challenge Paramount-warner Merger

WHO:

Deadline - A coalition of groups opposed to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

Variety - The coalition is working under the banner "Block the Merger."

WHAT:

Deadline - The coalition is asking a federal judge to set a briefing schedule to formally object to a proposed settlement regarding the merger.

Variety - The coalition filed an emergency request to oppose Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

WHERE:

Variety - The court hearing related to the deal is taking place in California.

WHEN:

Variety - The court hearing is scheduled for this morning.

WHY:

Deadline - The coalition believes the proposed settlement is too weak to address their concerns regarding the merger.

HOW:

Variety - The coalition's motion is for an amicus brief, which allows interested parties to present legal arguments related to the case.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 15:59 UTC)

A coalition of groups opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, operating under the banner "Block the Merger," has filed an emergency request to challenge the proposed settlement. They are asking a federal judge to set a briefing schedule for their formal objections, believing the settlement is too weak to address their concerns. The court hearing related to this deal is taking place this morning in California, where the coalition aims to present their legal arguments through an amicus brief.