As a lawsuit from 12 states halts David Ellison’s $111 billion deal close until the March trial, both studios are in a holding pattern, with some projects at risk and priorities restricted by deal terms.

With free cash flow at just $96 million, the $110 billion Warner Bros. bid faces a ticking fee Paramount can barely afford as states want a 2027 trial.

Paramount said Tuesday that it generated $6.91 billion in revenue for the second quarter, up 1% from the same period a year ago.