# Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta Don't Settle Antitrust Lawsuit

> Mark Ruffalo urges California AG Rob Bonta to reject Paramount merger deal.
- Title: Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta Don't Settle Antitrust Lawsuit
- Summary: Mark Ruffalo urges California AG Rob Bonta to reject Paramount merger deal. Mark Ruffalo warns Rob Bonta not to settle antitrust lawsuit against Paramount…
- Keywords: mark ruffalo, rob bonta, paramount skydance, warner bros discovery, antitrust lawsuit, california attorney general, david ellison, elizabeth warren, trump, media merger, entertainment, culture
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mark-ruffalo-rob-bonta-dont-settle-lawsuit-paramount-1236869774
- Author: Jack Dunn
- Published: 2026-09-20T01:24:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mark ruffalo, rob bonta, paramount skydance, warner bros discovery, antitrust lawsuit, california attorney general, david ellison, elizabeth warren, trump, media merger, entertainment, culture
## Ruffalo warns Bonta
Mark Ruffalo urges California attorney general Rob Bonta not to settle antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance.

> Don't you dare, [Rob Bonta], do not cave
## Merger deal details
Paramount Skydance's $111 billion deal for Warner Bros. was approved by DOJ but put on hold due to antitrust lawsuit.

> Paramount Skydance's $111 billion deal for Warner Bros. was approved by the Department of Justice in June
## Ruffalo's call to action
Ruffalo says 5,670 filmmakers and 75,000+ signatories demand Bonta reject Paramount merger deal.

> 5,670 filmmakers put their necks on the line for you to fight this merger
## Political pressure
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren warns Trump's media control threatens competition if Paramount merger proceeds.

> As Trump tries to ban CNN from the White House, it would be a massive mistake to cave on the Paramount merger
## Settlement talks
Paramount Skydance and Bonta in advanced talks to reach antitrust lawsuit settlement.

> Paramount Skydance and Bonta are in advanced talks to reach a settlement
## Key takeaway

Mark Ruffalo warns Rob Bonta not to settle antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance to prevent Warner Bros. acquisition.