Combined Paramount & Warner Bros Discovery to be named Skydance: David Ellison

David Ellison has revealed the new corporate name for the combined entity of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery as Skydance, as the takeover nears completion.

Ellison, who took control of Paramount in 2025 and subsequently rebranded it as Paramount Skydance, in a post on X said the name was chosen to reflect the legacy of both Paramount and Warner Bros., while giving the merged business a distinct corporate identity. 

He also said that the individual studio brands would continue to retain their identities and remain prominent within the combined company.

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Ellison said the intention was to ensure that the new corporate identity did not overshadow either studio, both of which have established brands and longstanding connections with audiences.

As per news reports, the merger is expected to close on Tuesday and Ellison could reportedly unveil the leadership structure for the combined company on Monday.

What once was the peak, is now just the beginning. Paramount and Warner Bros. shaped over a century of culture. By combining them, we aren't rewriting history — we're equipping these iconic studios with a more powerful engine. Together, we are Skydance: a creative-first home for bold, quality storytelling. We chose this name for a few important reasons. First and foremost, as we bring Paramount and Warner Bros. together, we wanted to preserve what has made each of these studios iconic. Both have distinct identities, extraordinary legacies and brands that have resonated with audiences for generations. We never wanted a new corporate identity to diminish, alter or overshadow either one. Instead, we wanted a name that would give the combined company an identity of its own while allowing Paramount and Warner Bros. — and all our extraordinary brands — to remain in the spotlight. We have big goals for Skydance, and we intend to pursue them with passion, imagination and a willingness to take smart risks. At the same time, we will honor what makes Paramount and Warner Bros. special — giving both studios the opportunity to grow, tell more great stories and bring those stories to even broader audiences around the world, powered by the scale and capabilities of Skydance. I couldn’t be more excited about what we’re going to build together.

— David Ellison (@davidellison) October 2, 2026