# Skydance-Warner Bros. Deal Clears DOJ Hurdle

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-06-13T04:19:39+00:00
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## Resource

The Justice Department has approved Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and signaling the deal won’t harm competition or consumers. While federal antitrust officials found the merger could actually boost industry competition and won’t hurt traditional TV, critics—including actors, filmmakers, and some politicians—warn of job losses and reduced creative opportunities. Skydance argues the merger is essential to compete with Netflix and Amazon, promising cost savings and a stronger company. But the deal isn’t finalized: states like California may still block it, and legal challenges loom. The entertainment landscape is about to get a whole lot more complicated. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8fcd0fa9718b44ad

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