# "The film and TV industries contribute billions to our economy, so it’s important ​we assess whether deals between studios may ​harm competition,”

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Reuters*

## Key points

- The UK Competition and Markets Authority will launch a phase 1 investigation into the Paramount-Warner Bros deal.
- Interested parties have until April 27 to submit comments to the CMA regarding the deal.
- Over 1,000 writers, actors, and directors have publicly opposed the Paramount-Warner Bros merger.
- Signatories to the opposition letter include Jane Fonda, Mark Ruffalo, and Ben Stiller.

**Companies:** Paramount, Warner Bros
**Countries:** United Kingdom, United States

[Read the full story on Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/uk-probe-paramount-warner-bros-deal-coming-weeks-competition-watchdog-says-2026-04-13/)

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