A US federal judge has extended a temporary injunction blocking Paramount Global’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
The ruling by Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin maintains the status quo, preventing the deal from closing while legal challenges proceed.
This extension follows an earlier order that initially froze the transaction, signaling sustained judicial skepticism toward the mega-merger.
The decision underscores the significant regulatory hurdles facing the deal, which has drawn intense scrutiny from antitrust authorities.
By keeping the acquisition on ice, the court ensures that Paramount and Warner Bros.
Discovery cannot finalize their integration plans pending further legal review.