# Judge's restraining order halts Paramount-WBD merger

A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking the proposed merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery. The order halts the deal pending further review, citing potential antitrust concerns. The merger, which would reshape the entertainment industry, now faces an uncertain path forward.

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## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/paramount-wbd-merger-hold-after-judge-grants-temporary-restraining-order) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:45:32 GMT
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/20/judge-pause-paramount-warner-bros-merger) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:03:21 GMT