# California Democrats in Congress are raising concerns about Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros.

*business · news · 2026-05-08 · Hartford Courant*

## Key points

- Thirty-four California Democrats urged Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
- Paramount expects $6 billion in cost savings, raising concerns about potential job losses.
- The combined company would assume $79 billion in debt, prompting fears of steep cost cuts.
- Lawmakers question the impartiality of Trump-era antitrust enforcement for this merger's federal review.
- David Ellison has pledged to maintain a release schedule of 30 films a year post-merger.

**Companies:** Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance
**Countries:** United States

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