Warner Bros. and Paramount “would have you believe that this is purely politics,” Bonta wrote. In the meantime, Paramount and Warner Bros. are heading to trial for the antitrust case during two weeks in March 2027. Paramount previously agreed to delay its merger with Warner Bros. until June 1, 2027. Should the proposed acquisition fail to close due to the antitrust case, Paramount owes Warner Bros. a $7 billion termination fee. ROB BONTA DENIES ANTITRUST LAWSUIT AGAINST PARAMOUNT-WARNER BROS. MERGER IS ABOUT POLITICSAt this time, Bonta is proceeding to trial.