What is the California Department of Justice's stance on the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery?

The California Department of Justice has stated that it is "committed to protecting consumers and California's economy from consolidation we find unlawful" and believes "further consolidation in markets that are central to American economic life" does not serve the best interests of the economy, consumers, or competition.

What other companies have expressed interest in acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery?

According to the article, Paramount Global, Netflix, and Comcast have all signaled interest in potential deals for Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming assets.

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California Vows to Block Unlawful Media Consolidation Amid Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Talks

Q: How has the Writers Guild of America (WGA) responded to the prospect of a Warner Bros. Discovery merger?

The WGA has warned that a merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and another major studio or streamer would be a "disaster for writers, for consumers and for competition." The WGA has vowed to work with regulators to block any such deal.

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Summary

California AG's office opposes further media consolidation
Warns a Warner Bros. Discovery merger would "not serve the American economy, consumers, or competition well"
Writers Guild warns a merger would be a "disaster" for writers, consumers, and competition

California Vows to Block Unlawful Media Consolidation Amid Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Talks

As of November 4th, 2025, California's Department of Justice is taking a firm stance against further media consolidation, particularly in the wake of Warner Bros. Discovery's potential sale. A spokesperson for the state's Attorney General, Robert Bonta, has stated that the DOJ is "committed to protecting consumers and California's economy from consolidation we find unlawful."

This comes after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) warned that a merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and another major studio or streamer would be a "disaster for writers, for consumers and for competition." The WGA has vowed to work with regulators to block any such deal, arguing that past mergers in the media industry have "harmed workers, diminished competition and free speech, and wasted hundreds of billions of dollars."