No Concessions. Block the Merger.

Because of our coalition’s organizing, twelve state AGs sued to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. We raised our voices about how this mega merger would lead to job losses, fewer creative opportunities, more censorship, and reduced free expression. In a stunning blow to Paramount, the AGs filed suit and a judge issued a restraining order.

But this isn’t just about creatives. It’s about all of us. We see you all flooding comments with your concern about this merger, and we’re ramping up the campaign to include everyone. Including creatives who have legitimate concerns about retaliation who can sign anonymously. Sign on, and share with your friends.

Paramount themselves agreed not to close the deal until after the trial which the Judge scheduled to start in March 2027 after hearing from both parties. Financial analysts are now predicting that this deal cannot survive the wait of the trial and that Paramount must settle or risk losing Warner Bros.

We have them on the ropes, but Larry Ellison has proven time and again that he will use his vast wealth and influence to buy allies and control the public discourse. The Ellisons are paying for a powerful campaign to pressure the AGs to sell out our people by organizing a host of often financially conflicted executives and policymakers across the political spectrum.

We are asking state AGs to hold strong. Research from the WGA and American Economic Liberties Project demonstrates that merger concessions don’t work. They are unenforceable, frequently abandoned, and often attempt to pit impacted parties against one another. Even in the best case scenario, concessions do not protect all workers and consumers. We believe that to make sure no one is left behind, we must #BlockTheMerger.

That’s why we’re calling on state AGs to take their case to trial. Anyone who agrees is invited to join us in this effort—creatives, consumers, film fans, journalism lovers, or just concerned citizens. Together we are clearly letting the state AGs know that we want them to #BlocktheMerger with #NoConcessions.

Let’s show them that the power of many is greater than the power of their money. Billionaires have hoarded outsize wealth, but that doesn’t give them the right to control our lives, our media, and break the law. This deal will destroy competition and diversity in the creative sector. The antitrust lawsuit is strong. Let’s have our day in court and let the Judge decide.