Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger to Be Named Skydance
CEO David Ellison revealed the Skydance name and a new logo for the merged Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal expected to close October 6.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will emerge from their merger under a new name: Skydance. CEO David Ellison announced the name and unveiled a new logo in a social media video.
Ellison said the deal is expected to close on October 6.
The combination brings together two major studios and their streaming platforms, HBO Max and Paramount+.
The merged company's portfolio also includes CBS, CNN, Comedy Central, MTV, TBS, and Food Network, along with franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and the DC Universe.
Screen Rant reported on the announcement.
Quick answers
What will the merged Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery be called?
The merged company will be named Skydance.
When is the merger expected to close?
CEO David Ellison said the deal is expected to close on October 6.
Which streaming services will be part of the merged company?
The merger combines HBO Max and Paramount+.