Will Paramount close Warner Bros. acquisition by end of 2026?
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Paramount Skydance has completed a massive $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The acquisition has created a new Hollywood giant called Skydance and given CEO David Ellison control of one of the world's largest entertainment companies. This deal brings together the two companies that produced the "Mission: Impossible" and "Harry Potter" film series, and DC Studios, along with major television and streaming networks such as CBS, CNN, Paramount+, and HBO Max, to form a giant entertainment company covering film, television, and news. #Arabic_Business
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A new monster in Hollywood: The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. was officially completed today, in a deal valued at $111 billion. The sprawling media and entertainment empire led by David Ellison will now be called "Skydance" and will unite under it the two major film studios, networks such as CNN and CBS, and the streaming services HBO Max and Paramount Plus.
Paramount closes $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. for approximately $110 billion, or 17 trillion yen.
Paramount completes acquisition of Warner Bros. for $110 billion #Arabic_Business
Paramount finalizes its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new giant film and television conglomerate
Paramount completes acquisition of Warner Bros to form new media empire Skydance
Treize mois et 110 milliards de dollars plus tard, Paramount Skydance finalise l'acquisition de Warner Bros Discovery pour former Skydance •
Treize mois et 110 milliards de dollars plus tard, Paramount Skydance finalise l'acquisition de Warner Bros Discovery pour former Skydance
Paramount Skydance completed the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for $110 billion, creating a combined company called Skydance. The deal closed after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals and satisfying all conditions set forth in the agreement. The combined company includes two major film studios, two global streaming services, television channels, and cable networks Paramount and WBD. The new holding company also includes two major news networks, CBS News and CNN, and a sports broadcasting portfolio. The combined structure received assets in film production, television, streaming services, news and sports broadcasting. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android
Paramount has completed the purchase of Warner Bros., according to The New York Times. The combined company, named Skydance, immediately became one of Netflix and YouTube's largest competitors in the streaming market, behind giants like Disney and Amazon. CEO David Ellison has gained control of the vast media empire with some of Hollywood's most valuable assets. Subscribe to Kommersant in MAX | in Telegram [in reply to: Hollywood stars have spoken out against the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. An open letter was signed by over a thousand television and film industry employees. Among them are actors Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Thompson, Kristen Stewart, Pedro Pascal, and Jane Fonda (pictured). "The deal will further strengthen an already concentrated media landscape by reducing competition at a time when our industries and the audiences we serve can least afford it," the letter states. The authors believe the merger will lead to job cuts and increased costs. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Follow Kommersant on Telegram | on MAX | Leave "boosts"]
Paramount closes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance
Paramount Skydance Completes $110 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount closes deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery Paramount officially closed its multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire fellow media giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) on Tuesday, creating the largest provider in news, sports and entertainment offerings in the world. The deal hands control of WBD’s sprawling movie and television studios, as well as its cable channels and news outlet CNN to billionaire media mogul…
Paramount and Warner Bros wrap up mega deal to create Skydance
Giant deal: Paramount completes acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion @RamEliBrandts
Paramount closes $81 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal, forming new Hollywood giant
[UPDATE] Paramount closes $111bn takeover of Warner Bros (first reported at 2026-10-06T12:52:57Z)
Paramount Skydance has completed the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, the company's press service reported. The deal reached $110 billion, making it one of the largest mergers in the media industry in history, according to Bloomberg. "The completion of the transaction brings together two of the most renowned media and entertainment companies, each with more than a century of history, giving the combined business a unique legacy on which to build. The goal of the combined company is to create a next-generation global media and entertainment company driven by creativity and technology," Paramount Skydance said in a statement. RBC Channel on Max
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery complete $110 billion media megamerger
Paramount Skydance has completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Paramount Skydance announces completion of acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Live: Paramount and Warner Bros close $110bn merger, paving way for new media giant
Hollywood: Paramount finalizes Warner acquisition
Paramount: Warner acquisition completed
What is this event about?
This market will resolve to “Yes” if, Paramount (directly or through a subsidiary) acquires control of Warner Bros. Discovery's studios and streaming businesses by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Resolution will be based on official company communications and regulatory filings from Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (or any successor entities), supplemented as needed by a consensus of reporting from major reputable news outlets.