Several major Hollywood figures, including JJ Abrams, Damon Lindelof, David Fincher, and Denis Villeneuve, have signed an open letter opposing Paramount's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The letter criticizes the merger, stating that it will threaten the sustainability of the entire creative community and undermines the integrity, independence, and diversity of the industry. The sign-ups were organized by groups including the Committee for the First Amendment, the Future Film Coalition, the Writers Guild of America, and the Enlightenment.