Mark Ruffalo Rejects Paramount’s “Antisemitic” Claim

Actor Mark Ruffalo has strongly rejected public accusations from Paramount that his criticism of the studio's proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery relied on antisemitic tropes. In a social media post, Ruffalo called the allegation appalling and fundamentally dishonest, stating that his opposition is rooted strictly in political and corporate convictions rather than hostility toward Jewish people. His initial commentary targeted Oracle leader Larry Ellison, a major Paramount stakeholder, over military technology contracts linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The media conglomerate condemned the remarks as offensive, urging the public to focus on the legal merits of the transaction. The massive merger is currently facing severe legal hurdles, having been temporarily blocked by a U.S. federal court following an antitrust lawsuit led by 12 state attorneys general who argue the deal creates an unhealthy entertainment monopoly.