Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says (opens original article in a new tab)

The U.S. Justice Department has cleared Paramount Skydance's $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, stating it will not harm competition or consumers, though other regulators are still reviewing the deal.

• U.S. Justice Department concluded that Paramount Skydance's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is not likely to harm competition or consumers.
• Regulators found the merger would increase competition in media and entertainment, offering benefits to consumers and workers.
• The merger is still under review by other U.S. and international regulators, including California and the European Commission.