Paramount Skydance is asking the court to set a November 4, 2026, trial date in the antitrust case involving Warner Bros. Discovery. The states that brought the lawsuit, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, are instead seeking a 2027 start, setting up an early dispute over how quickly the case should move.
According to the available details, the lawsuit was filed by California and 12 states. That makes the scheduling fight more than a routine procedural step, as both sides are already signaling different views on how the litigation should be handled and how much time is needed before trial.
A disagreement over timing can shape the pace of an antitrust case, especially when it involves major entertainment and media companies. Paramount Skydance's push for late 2026 suggests it wants the matter resolved sooner, while the states' preference for 2027 points to a longer pretrial runway.
For now, the clearest issue is the proposed trial calendar: Paramount Skydance wants late 2026, while the states want 2027. The court's decision on that question will help define the next phase of this Warner Bros. Discovery antitrust lawsuit.
