Event Brief
Paramount and WBD to operate as Skydance
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
UPDATED Oct 03, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: Paramount CEO David Ellison announced Friday that Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will operate as Skydance after their roughly $110 billion merger closes, expected October 6. The deal combines two Hollywood studios, streaming services and numerous networks, along with franchises including The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and the DC Universe.
WHO: Paramount CEO David Ellison
WHAT: Announced that Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will operate as Skydance after their merger closes.
WHEN: Oct 2, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The name reflects Skydance, Ellison’s original film production company.
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