Sat Apr 26 20:00:00 UTC 2025: ## DOJ Launches Antitrust Review of Disney’s FuboTV Deal
**Washington, D.C.** – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a formal antitrust review of Disney’s proposed acquisition of a controlling interest in FuboTV, sources and multiple reports confirm. The deal, announced in January, would see Disney merge FuboTV with its Hulu + Live TV service, creating a streaming giant with over 6.2 million North American subscribers.
The acquisition, which included a $220 million payment and a future loan to Fubo, was initially presented as a resolution to legal disputes stemming from the failed Venu Sports venture. However, concerns have quickly resurfaced, centering on potential anti-competitive practices in the sports streaming market.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) was among the early critics, urging the DOJ to investigate the deal in February. She argued the acquisition would allow Disney to both sidestep legal challenges and eliminate a competitor, ultimately increasing market power and potentially raising costs for consumers.
The DOJ’s review casts a shadow over the deal, which was already met with suspicion by some lawmakers. Both FuboTV and Disney are expected to release their quarterly earnings reports in early May, potentially shedding more light on the situation. Neither company has yet commented publicly on the DOJ’s investigation. The outcome of the review could significantly impact the future of the streaming landscape and Disney’s expansion in the sports media market.
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