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Cinemark Joins AMC Theatres and Regal in Supporting Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Cinemark's support for the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger marks a shift in the theater industry's stance

By · Published August 18, 2026 at 20:26 UTC · Updated August 18, 2026 at 21:24 UTC

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Quick answers

Which theater chains support the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger?

Cinemark, AMC Theatres, and Regal support the merger.

What is the status of the lawsuit filed by the California Attorney General?

Cinema United, a coalition of theater owners, has called for a settlement. The outcome of the lawsuit will determine the future of the merger.

How might the theater owners' support affect the merger?

The support from major theater chains could influence the lawsuit's outcome and the regulatory approval process for the merger.

The brief

Three major theater chains—Cinemark, AMC Theatres, and Regal—now support the Paramount-Warner Bros. The shift comes as Cinema United, a coalition of theater owners, urges Paramount and the California Attorney General to resolve a pending lawsuit. The move follows a change in course by theater executives, who previously opposed the merger. The lawsuit, filed by the California Attorney General, aims to block the merger on antitrust grounds. The theater owners' support for the merger could influence the lawsuit's outcome and the future of the film exhibition industry.

TheWrap, indiewire.com, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and Variety all cover the shift in theater owners' stance on the merger. TheWrap and Deadline also mention Cinema United's call for a settlement. The Hollywood Reporter notes the reversal in theater executives' positions. The shift in support comes as the merger faces regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges. The next steps involve the resolution of the lawsuit filed by the California Attorney General.

The outcome of the lawsuit will determine the future of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger and its impact on the film exhibition industry. The theater owners' support for the merger could influence the lawsuit's outcome and the regulatory approval process.

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