Here's exactly what Paramount promised Hollywood to land WBD — and why some are still skeptical

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC

What happened

Paramount CEO David Ellison's antitrust settlement eased some theatrical concerns, but questions remain about what happens when the five-year agreement ends.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC and published Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:23:56 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Here's exactly what Paramount promised Hollywood to land WBD — and why some are still skeptical

  2. Mark Ruffalo says Paramount’s $111 billion Warner Bros. deal ‘Will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs’

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