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Ruffalo Fights Paramount-Warner Merger Approval
1 Oct
Summary
- Mark Ruffalo criticized the $110B merger settlement as detrimental to free speech.
- He expressed deep disappointment after a judge approved the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
- The actor urged California AG Rob Bonta not to settle the antitrust suit.
Mark Ruffalo has publicly condemned the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, following its approval by a judge on Wednesday. The actor expressed profound disappointment, arguing that the deal poses significant risks to creativity and free speech while threatening jobs.
Ruffalo had previously urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta and other state AGs to reject settlement talks with Paramount. He highlighted the strong public opposition, citing the support of thousands of filmmakers and signatories who pleaded for the deal to be rejected.
This situation is an ongoing matter as of October 1, 2026, with Ruffalo emphasizing that the fight against what he perceives as "corrupt oligarch billionaires" trampling public interests is far from over. His outspoken stance has also drawn controversy, including past accusations of antisemitism stemming from comments about business relationships and the conflict in Gaza.
