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The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has reportedly approved Paramount Skydance Corp.'s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) in a deal valued at approximately $110 billion to $111 billion. According to Politico, which cited sources familiar with the matter, the approval was granted without any conditions, removing the most significant federal regulatory obstacle facing the merger.
The news boosted investor sentiment, with Warner Bros. Discovery shares rising 0.4% in after-hours trading, while Paramount Skydance stock climbed 3.8%. Reports from Newsmax and Quiver Quantitative also confirmed the DOJ's decision, although an official announcement from the Justice Department had not been released at the time of publication.
The unconditional approval signals that regulators did not identify major antitrust concerns requiring divestitures, operational restrictions, or other remedies. The decision marks a major milestone for Paramount Skydance, which has spent months addressing regulatory scrutiny surrounding one of the largest media mergers in recent history.
If completed, the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger would create a media powerhouse with a vast portfolio of film studios, television networks, and streaming services. The combined company would be positioned to compete more aggressively with industry leaders such as Netflix, Disney, and Amazon in the rapidly evolving entertainment and streaming markets.
The merger review process was not without controversy. Prior to the reported approval, Paramount Skydance accused Netflix of attempting to influence regulators and stakeholders against the Warner Bros. Discovery transaction. The dispute highlighted growing competition among major streaming and media companies as they seek greater scale and market share.
Not everyone welcomed the DOJ's decision. Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the reported approval, calling it “terrible news” for consumers. In a post on X, Warren urged state attorneys general to challenge the transaction, arguing that the deal could increase media concentration and reduce competition.
Neither Paramount Skydance nor Warner Bros. Discovery has publicly commented on the reported clearance, and no official closing date has been announced. However, the DOJ's approval represents a crucial step forward for the transaction and reflects the broader trend of consolidation across the media industry as traditional entertainment companies seek to strengthen their competitive positions in the streaming era.
