# Paramount and States Settling on Terms

> Paramount and state attorneys general reach partial settlement after talks.
- Title: Paramount and States Settling on Terms · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Paramount and state attorneys general reach partial settlement after talks. Paramount and 12 states reached partial settlement over Warner Bros. Discovery…
- Keywords: paramount, states, warner bros discovery, attorney general, antitrust litigation, settlement, entertainment, culture, Settling, Terms, Variety
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-states-settlement-talks-pause-ags-push-stronger-concessions-1236870608
- Author: Todd Spangler,Cynthia Littleton
- Published: 2026-09-21T01:38:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paramount, states, warner bros discovery, attorney general, antitrust litigation, settlement, entertainment, culture
## Settlement Talks Continue
Settlement talks between Paramount and state attorneys general continued but no resolution was reached by Sunday evening.
## California AG Open to Conditions
California Attorney General Rob Bonta reportedly open to conditions that would restrict Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros.
## Other AGs Push for Stricter Terms
At least two other state attorneys general pushed for stricter measures before signing off on any settlement.
## 12-States Coalition Litigation
The 12-state coalition led by California AG Rob Bonta is suing to block Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal.
## Partial Settlement Reached
Paramount and 12 states reached partial settlement over Warner Bros. Discovery deal after negotiations.
## Key takeaway

Paramount and 12 states reached partial settlement over Warner Bros. Discovery deal after negotiations.