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Fox-Roku Merger Gets a Closer Look by US Justice Department
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Department of Justice has requested additional information on Fox Corp's proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku, signaling increased antitrust scrutiny that could delay the merger expected to close by mid-2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Streaming & Media.
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The DOJ's closer review signals tougher conditions on big media-streaming mergers, forcing you to plan for longer regulatory timelines and potential constraints on combining content and distribution.
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1 source · 9 Sep 2026
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