A group of state attorneys general have challenged the merger in a lawsuit, alleging it would drastically reduce competition and harm consumers.

Twelve states sued Paramount over the deal, arguing it was unlawful and would “create a media behemoth" that would damage both audiences and the industry in general.

Paramount Skydance Corp. was on the brink of closing its blockbuster $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc, but now faces a legal hurdle. | Hollywood