The latest twists and turns in the proposed Paramount and Warner Bros. merger

NPR | By Mandalit del Barco

Published August 24, 2026 at 5:38 PM EDT

The proposed merger between Hollywood heavyweights Paramount and Warner Bros. continues to inch along. Many in the film industry hope to block the deal — but now some are calling for a settlement.

Mandalit del Barco

As an arts correspondent based at NPR West, Mandalit del Barco reports and produces stories about film, television, music, visual arts, dance and other topics.

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