Mark Ruffalo has reacted strongly after a federal judge approved the long-awaited Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger settlement. The actor has opposed the deal since its initial proposal. He warned that the decision could bring lasting consequences to the entertainment industry, including job losses and reduced creative opportunities.
Mark Ruffalo expresses his concerns about the latest judgment in the Paramount-WB merger
Mark Ruffalo has voiced his disappointment after a federal judge officially approved the settlement clearing the way for the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
Following the ruling, the actor shared his reaction on X, arguing that the deal would have far-reaching consequences for Hollywood. “This merger will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs,” Ruffalo wrote. “It is a bad deal for this country and should never have been approved.”
He added that the judgment was “an incredibly disappointing outcome” for the many people who campaigned against the merger. However, Ruffalo stressed that the movement would continue despite the setback.
This merger will stifle creativity, weaken free speech, and cost people their jobs — it is a bad deal for this country and should never have been approved. This is an incredibly disappointing outcome for the hundreds of thousands of us who stood up to block it, but it's also not…
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) September 30, 2026
According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor has been one of the most outspoken critics of the proposed merger from the beginning. He also joined fellow stars, including Jane Fonda, Ben Stiller, Joaquin Phoenix, Javier Bardem, Ilana Glazer, and Noah Wyle, in signing an open letter opposing the consolidation.
The letter argued that merging the two media giants would further reduce industry competition. Consequently, the consolidation could trigger higher production costs, fewer jobs, and limited choices for audiences.
Despite the opposition, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín approved the settlement, describing it as a compromise that avoids the risks and expense of a lengthy trial. Under the agreement, Paramount Skydance will pay $111 billion to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The merged company must meet several strict regulatory conditions.
Specifically, it must release at least 30 movies annually during its first two years and invest $300 million each year into domestic productions. Ruffalo concluded by encouraging supporters to remain engaged in the cause. He emphasized that the campaign extends beyond a single merger to challenge corporate consolidation and protect everyday people.
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