John Oliver Mocks Skydance Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Last Week Tonight
Oliver joked about potential Paramount budget cuts and his new corporate overlords, as his HBO contract runs through 2027.
John Oliver used the latest episode of Last Week Tonight to joke about Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to comingsoon.net. The host made quips about potential budget cuts at Paramount and about now being part of the "Skydance family."
Oliver's contract with Last Week Tonight has been renewed through 2027, keeping him at HBO as the corporate structure around him shifts.
Skydance acquired Warner Bros., the owner of HBO, in 2026. The company had already acquired Paramount in 2025.
The $110 billion takeover has drawn public criticism from several celebrities, including Mark Ruffalo, who called it a bad deal for the country.
Quick answers
What did John Oliver say about the Skydance acquisition?
On Last Week Tonight, Oliver joked about potential Paramount budget cuts and about now being part of the Skydance family.
How long is John Oliver's contract with Last Week Tonight?
His contract has been renewed through 2027.