Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Oct 2, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Paramount and WBD to operate as Skydance
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
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: Reported Oct 2, 2026 at 11:53 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The name reflects Skydance, Ellison’s original film production company.
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