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David Ellison’s $81B merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially completed

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Herzlich, T. (2026, October 6). David Ellison’s $81B merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially completed. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/06/business/david-ellisons-81b-merger-of-paramount-and-warner-bros-discovery-officially-completed/

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The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, valued at $81 billion, has been finalized after resolving an antitrust lawsuit brought by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other attorneys general. The combined company now includes two major film studios, several streaming services like HBO Max and Paramount+, news networks such as CNN and CBS News, sports channels including CBS Sports and TNT Sports, and a vast library of movie titles. To settle the lawsuit, Paramount committed to spending an additional $1.5 billion on domestic production over five years and releasing 30 high-quality theatrical films annually.

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On Tuesday, Paramount completed its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new Hollywood conglomerate named Skydance Corporation. The merger, spearheaded by billionaire David Ellison, combines two of America's oldest film studios along with streaming services like HBO Max and Paramount+, CNN, CBS News, and live sports channels including TNT Sports and CBS Sports. Despite facing months of legal challenges and public protests over concerns about reduced competition and higher consumer costs, the deal was finalized after Ellison agreed to create an independent oversight board to protect editorial independence at CNN. The new entity will be led by Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz, marking a significant shift in power within the entertainment industry.

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The combined company will include two historic film studios and their Hollywood lots; major streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+; CNN and CBS News; live sports channels including CBS Sports and TNT Sports; and thousands of iconic movie titles. asserted

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It crossed the finish line after settling an antitrust lawsuit brought by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other lefty AGs, who warned the deal could crush competition, raise consumer prices and limit choices. uncertain

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Paramount assuaged Bonta with pledges to spend an additional $1.5 billion on domestic production over the next five years and release 30 high-quality theatrical films each year. asserted

Paramount → assuage → films

David Ellison’s $81B merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially completed

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