I cover breaking news.Jul 13, 2026, 12:30pm EDTToplineA coalition of 12 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Monday to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, challenging the $111 billion acquisition that California Attorney General Rob Bonta claims is “unlawful” and could harm movie theaters and consumers.The deal already cleared federal regulators, but now faces a challenge from a coalition of 12 states.Getty ImagesKey FactsThis is a breaking story and will be updated.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video