Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•2 October 2026•
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Paramount-WBD Merger Entity Rebranded as Skydance
Key Facts
1David Ellison revealed that the merged entity of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance.
2The $110 billion merger is projected to be finalized this coming Tuesday.
David Ellison revealed that the merged entity of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be named Skydance. Deadline reported that the $110 billion merger is projected to be finalized this coming Tuesday, following a year-long pursuit and delays caused by antitrust lawsuits.
WBD closed at $30.95 on October 1, 2026, with the stock trading between a low of $30.93 and a high of $30.96 during that session. The rebranding marks a significant milestone in establishing the final identity of the combined media giant as the closing date approaches.