Economics

Paramount and Warner Bros pause $110bn merger amid legal challenge

Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.

The proposed $110 billion (£82.8 billion) merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery has been put on hold until June 2027. This pause allows

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