The Senator wrote a letter to the agency saying the surprise streaming deal "should be regarded as another data point in Disney's history of anticompetitive behavior" and raises antitrust concerns.

In a move reminiscent of how major media companies have historically absorbed smaller players, Disney (DIS) and FuboTV (FUBO) announced on Jan.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is raising red flags over The Walt Disney Co.’s proposed acquisition of Fubo, arguing in a letter to the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division that the transaction “decreases competition and may violate antitrust law.

The merger could create unfair advantages for Disney and massively change pricing in the streaming space. To kick off 2025, it was announced that Disney and Fubo would be combining their live TV streaming services into a new joint venture.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has asked the Justice Department to "closely scrutinize" Disney's deal with Fubo TV, saying it could lead to consumers paying higher prices. Warren raised concerns about Disney's moves on Tuesday in a letter addressed to the agency's Antitrust Division.