Paramount completes acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
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Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Skydance
USA
October 6, 2026
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Paramount has finalized the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for over $110 billion including debt. The merged entity is named Skydance, led by David Ellison. Plans are underway to merge streaming services Paramount+ and HBO Max. The deal includes commitments to cinema production and editorial independence for CNN and CBS.
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