Federal Judge Sets March 2027 Trial Date for Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery Antitrust Lawsuit

A federal judge has scheduled a March 2027 trial date for the antitrust lawsuit challenging Paramount Skydance's proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit, brought by a coalition of state attorneys general, alleges the merger would reduce competition across television, film, and streaming. Paramount has denied these claims, stating the merger would enhance its ability to compete with larger streaming rivals.