Hollywood opposes Paramount-Warner merger

The letter argues that the merger would prioritize the interests of powerful stakeholders over the broader public good and reduce creative diversity in the industry.

Signatories include prominent directors like Denis Villeneuve and J.J. Abrams, who are calling on the Trump administration to block the deal.

Paramount has countered that the fusion would actually 'strengthen the overall job market' by creating a more competitive global entity.

The protest comes as industry leaders gather for CinemaCon at a critical juncture for the future of movie theaters.