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Fox Gives DOJ More Time to Review $22 Billion Roku Acquisition
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Fox Corporation has agreed to extend the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust review period for its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, highlighting regulatory focus on the integration of Fox's content with Roku's streaming platform. The deal could reshape streaming competition by combining a major content producer with a leading connected-TV platform, with completion expected in early 2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Streaming & Media.
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You face a tighter regulatory path as DOJ scrutinises how owning Roku’s platform could give Fox an advantage over rival streamers. This pause is your chance to prepare for compliance demands or pivot your distribution strategy.
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1 source · 10 Aug 2026
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