Fox and Roku each received a second request for additional documents and information from the Department of Justice on September 8, in connection with the DOJ's review of Fox's proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku, first announced June 15. A second request is a standard step under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act when a merger's initial filings leave regulators with unanswered questions. It extends the waiting period that bars the parties from closing until 30 days after they have substantially complied with the request, and does not by itself indicate the DOJ intends to challenge the deal. Reporting on the review has focused on whether Fox's ownership of Roku's smart-TV platform could let Fox give its own services preferential placement, use Roku's viewer data to strengthen its advertising business, or disadvantage rival streaming services on the home screen. The DOJ itself has not issued a public statement detailing its specific concerns. Fox's chief executive has said he expects the two businesses to operate separately. Fox and Roku have said they still expect the deal to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory clearance.