Warner Bros. Water Tower Gets 'A Skydance Corporation' Branding as Merger Closes
The Burbank landmark was updated on October 6, 2026, the same day Paramount Skydance's $111 billion deal for Warner Bros. Discovery's entertainment assets closed.
The Warner Bros. water tower now carries the words "A Skydance Corporation" beneath its WB shield branding. The change appeared on October 6, 2026, according to comingsoon.net, the same day the Paramount Skydance deal for Warner Bros. Discovery officially closed.
The $111 billion transaction gives Paramount Skydance control of Warner Bros. Discovery's major entertainment businesses. The combined company brings Warner Bros., HBO, HBO Max, Paramount Pictures, Paramount+, CBS and other media properties under one roof.
David Ellison serves as chairman and CEO of the combined company, with Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO.
The water tower has long been one of the most recognizable features of the Burbank studio lot. Warner Bros. was previously part of WarnerMedia before WarnerMedia merged with Discovery in 2022 to form Warner Bros. Discovery.
Quick answers
When did the Warner Bros. water tower get the Skydance branding?
The "A Skydance Corporation" branding appeared on October 6, 2026, the same day the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery closed.
How much did Paramount Skydance pay for Warner Bros. Discovery's entertainment businesses?
The deal is valued at $111 billion.
Who leads the combined Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery company?
David Ellison is chairman and CEO, with Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO.