# Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paramount-acquisition-of-warner-bros-discovery
> Updated: 2026-10-13T17:35:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In the United States, a federal judge has authorized Paramount to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, following the resolution of legal challenges from 12 states. The deal is expected to close on October 6.

In France, the acquisition and content availability are impacting Bbox subscribers. During October, Bbox provides free access to four Universal+ channels, including Bravo, SciFi, 13ème Rue, and DreamWorks. Additionally, as of October 6, 2026, Discovery Channel and ID (Investigation Discovery) have been added to the Bbox base package at no extra cost to subscribers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Bouygues Telecom adds Discovery Channel and ID to Bbox base package

Warner Bros. Discovery and Bouygues Telecom have added Discovery Channel and ID to the Bbox base television package at no extra cost to subscribers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bouygues-telecom-adds-discovery-channel-and-id-to-bbox-base-package

### 2026-10-02: Paramount cleared to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery as Bbox offers free Universal+ channels

A US judge has cleared Paramount to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, while Bbox in France offers free access to four Universal+ channels during October.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paramount-cleared-to-acquire-warner-bros-discovery-as-bbox-offers-free-universal-channels

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