# Paramount and AG Bonta in advanced talks

> Paramount and California AG Bonta reportedly in advanced talks to settle antitrust suit.
- Title: Paramount and AG Bonta in advanced talks · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Paramount and California AG Bonta reportedly in advanced talks to settle antitrust suit. Paramount and California AG Bonta are reportedly in advanced talks…
- Keywords: paramount, california ag, bonta, antitrust suit, warner bros discovery, takeover, entertainment, culture, advanced, talks, Variety
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-california-ag-bonta-advanced-talks-settle-antitrust-suit-1236867326
- Author: Todd Spangler,Gene Maddaus
- Published: 2026-09-18T22:43:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paramount, california ag, bonta, antitrust suit, warner bros discovery, takeover, entertainment, culture
## Advanced talks
Paramount and California AG Bonta reportedly in advanced talks to settle antitrust suit.
## Wall Street Journal report
Wall Street Journal reported advanced talks per anonymous sources.
## Potential settlement terms
Paramount may run Warner Bros. studio separately for some period.
## Antitrust suit context
12-state antitrust suit holds up Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.
## Spokespeople response
Paramount declined to comment; Bonta's office said settlement talks are confidential.
## Key takeaway

Paramount and California AG Bonta are reportedly in advanced talks to settle a 12-state antitrust suit that delays their Warner Bros. Discovery takeover.