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acquisitionAnnounced · Mar 19, 2026EntertainmentSource · Unverified ReportsArticle · Factual
Warner Bros. Discovery
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Warner Bros. Discovery · Paramount

Paramount acquires Warner Bros. Discovery

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
$60B
Target
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery
NASDAQ: WBD · New York City, New York
Acquirer
Paramount
Paramount
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending

Paramount agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Reported deal value: $60B. Status: Pending. Sector: Entertainment. Target headquarters context: New York City, New York, United States.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-03-19. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

Discovery by Paramount Skydance will not receive special or fast-track approval , according to the US Department of Justice.Officials made it clear that the review process will follow normal procedures, despite speculation about political influence

Deal timeline

Announced
Mar 19, 2026 · hngn.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Entertainment with a reported deal value of $60B. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: hngn.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index