Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. creates Hollywood giant Skydance

Oct 7, 2026

CHICAGO — It’s official: Skydance-owned Paramount closed its $81-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, Oct. 6, ushering in a new Hollywood behemoth. The merger brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together under a new name: Skydance. HBO Max, titles ranging from “Harry Potter” to “Sinners” and networks such as CNN now also

MalaysianTalks is a platform for every Malaysian to get the latest updates and insights on the entertainment news. We set out a mission to be Malaysia’s leading entertainment site.