___ (https://variety.com/2026/film/news/oregon-paramount-warner-bros-merger-drops-delay-1236807068/#) 1. Home (https://variety.com/) 2. Film (https://variety.com/v/film/) 3. News (https://variety.com/c/news/) Oregon D.A. Drops Motion to Delay Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger AFP via Getty Images The Oregon attorney general’s office has withdrawn its motion to delay the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. (https://variety.com/t/paramount-warner-bros/) merger, according to a filing submitted Friday in the Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Ore. The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion transaction violates their antitrust laws. The states could still seek an injunction to block the merger before that date. Related Stories https://variety.com/2026/film/news/olivia-cooke-auditioned-rey-star-wars-really-bad-1236787904/ Dan Rayfield, the Oregon attorney general, asked a court on Wednesday to extend the closing date by 60 days, arguing that his office needed more time to investigate because Paramount Skydance had not been responsive to records requests. The state sought records and responses to questions about the company’s lobbying of the White House and the Department of Justice, suggesting that the DOJ had improperly approved the merger in June. The judge scheduled a hearing for the motion on Monday morning, but the issue is now moot. Rayfield’s office also withdrew its demand for records regarding “Project Warrior” — the code name for the effort to win regulatory approval of the deal. Paramount had argued that the requests were irrelevant to the antitrust issues the state is investigating. “We are pleased that the Oregon Attorney General has withdrawn its motion to delay this transaction,” a company spokesperson said. “It was the right decision and avoids an unwarranted effort to delay a lawful, pro-competitive merger.” The Oregon attorney general’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Paramount is also working to win approval from the European Commission and the U.K., and has already received the blessing of authorities in Australia, Canada and China. “Antitrust authorities around the world have carefully reviewed this transaction, clearing it or concluding that it does not violate any competition laws,” the company stated. “That regulatory record underscores what the facts, the law and the economics make clear: this transaction will create a stronger challenger to dominant global streaming and technology platforms, expand consumer choice, increase investment in premium content and theatrical distribution, and create more opportunities for creators and workers. We look forward to completing the transaction and delivering those benefits.” Close privacy/terms of use policy Your Privacy Choices (Oregon Residents) Manage Consent Preferences These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Allow the Sale or Sharing of Personal Data Allow the Sale or Sharing of Personal Data Move the toggle to the left (grey color) and click "Confirm My Choices," to indicate that you do not want us to sell or process your personal information for targeted ads as described above. You must indicate your choice on each computer/browser you use to access our services and fill out the opt out form above for non-cookie based data. If you clear your cookies or your browser is set to do so, you must opt out using the toggle again. • ##### Performance Cookies Switch Label label These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. • ##### Targeting Cookies Switch Label label These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. Consent Leg.Interest checkbox label label checkbox label label checkbox label label https://variety.com/2026/film/news/oregon-paramount-warner-bros-merger-drops-delay-1236807068/#