Soon-to-be merged Paramount and Warner Bros. will be known as Skydance going forward
Paramount and Warner Bros. will operate under the new name Skydance following their $110 billion merger, a decision announced by CEO David Ellison. The deal, which is expected to close in October 2026, unites major film franchises and streaming services under a single corporate identity. Ellison stated that the new name aims to preserve the distinct legacies of both studios while providing a unified brand for the combined entity.
- ▪The $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. is expected to close in October 2026 after clearing regulatory hurdles.
- ▪CEO David Ellison announced the new name Skydance on X, noting it was founded in 2006.
- ▪The combined company will own major franchises including Harry Potter, DC properties, and Game of Thrones, as well as HBO Max and Paramount+.
- ▪Paramount has agreed to establish a news editorial independence board to oversee CNN and CBS News.
- ▪The studio has committed to releasing 30 theatrical movies per year under the new structure.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery to become Skydance — TechCrunch
- ▪ Mash-Up of Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Called Skydance — NYT — Business
- ▪ Paramount’s Warner Bros. megamerger will just be called Skydance — The Verge
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News Soon-to-be merged Paramount and Warner Bros. will be known as Skydance going forward Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced the new name in a social media post. By Matt Tate Oct. 2, 2026 12:16 pm EST Robert V Schwemmer/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover The upcoming $110 billion mega-merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. will officially go by the name of Skydance, as revealed by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison in a post on X. The deal, which is expected to close this month after Paramount successfully cleared its biggest remaining regulatory hurdle in September, will finally unite the two long-running film studios, while bringing the HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming services under the same roof.
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