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Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout for months while judge considers challenge
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Josh Skluzacek , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — Skydance-owned Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year, as a judge continues to consider a challenge from 12 states seeking to block the deal altogether. In a court filing, Paramount said it wouldn’t close th...
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Key takeaway In a court filing, Paramount said it wouldn’t close the merger until five days “after the merits determination in these matters” or June 1, 2027.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents who follow the entertainment industry may be watching this development closely, given the potential impact on local movie theaters and cable providers. If the merger is ultimately blocked, it could mean that consumers in the Twin Cities area continue to have a diverse range of options for watching movies and television shows. On the other hand, if the deal is allowed to proceed, it could lead to changes in the types of content that are available to local audiences, as well as potential shifts in the pricing and packaging of cable and streaming services. As the case continues to unfold, Minneapolis consumers may want to pay attention to how the decision could affect their own viewing habits and entertainment options. The delay in closing the merger means that local residents will have to wait a while longer to see how this situation plays out.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — Skydance-owned Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year, as a judge continues to consider a challenge from 12 states seeking to block the deal altogether. In a court filing, Paramount said it wouldn’t close th...
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