# Paramount and state AGs to negotiate in WBD merger fight

https://mins.news/en/item/29456

- CNN, 2026-08-22 19:33 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/22/media/paramount-wbd-settlement-talks-bonta-ellison?Date=20260822&Profile=CNN

> Representatives of Paramount and the parties suing to block its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery are expected to meet next week for talks that could result in a settlement.

## Related coverage

- [Paramount CEO David Ellison faces final hurdle before buying WBD, but still can’t clear it](https://mins.news/en/item/32023) — CNBC, 2026-08-25
- [California attorney general cancels Paramount merger talks](https://mins.news/en/video/30975) — NBC News, 2026-08-24