Paramount makes hostile offer of US$ 108.4 billion for Warner The United States Court has scheduled the trial of the actions challenging the acquisition of Warner Bros. for March 2027. Discovery by Paramount, according to a court ruling. The process will analyze whether the operation violates competition laws and may define the future of the business. According to Reuters, until then, the completion of the purchase will remain suspended. According to a document presented to the Court, the operation will be blocked until the lawsuit filed by a coalition of 12 American states, led by California, is judged, or until June 1, 2027. California and 11 other states are processing a US$110 billion agreement between Paramount and Warner Bros. The suspension aims to prevent the merger from progressing before analyzing the possible impacts on competition. States allege risk of concentration in the market California and 11 other states are suing the approximately US$110 billion (R$565.4 billion) agreement between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount agrees to delay closing of Warner Bros. purchase Discovery until court decision in the US In the action, the states argue that the union of the two companies could excessively concentrate the entertainment market, reducing competition in the cinema and pay television sectors and leading to increased prices for films and TV programs. Prosecutors also claim that, if the purchase is completed before the court's decision, Paramount will be able to carry out layoffs, integrate operations and share strategic information with Warner Bros. Discovery. If the merger is later found to be illegal, these changes would be difficult to reverse. Illustrative photo shows logos of Paramount and Warner Bros Reuters Paramount refutes accusations Paramount denies the accusations and claims that the action misinterprets United States antitrust legislation. In a note sent to Reuters, a company spokesperson said he was confident that the attorneys general's allegations "are not supported by the reality of current markets." The company also maintains that a delay in completing the transaction harms workers in the entertainment industry and could increase transaction costs. One of the largest acquisitions in the sector Announced in February, the acquisition is considered one of the largest in the history of the entertainment industry. If approved, it will give rise to a group with approximately 200 million streaming subscribers and a catalog that brings together brands such as HBO, CNN, DC Comics, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, CBS, Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon. The expectation is to strengthen the company's position in the dispute with competitors such as Netflix and Disney.