HBO Max and Paramount Plus to Merge into Single Streaming Service Under Skydance

In a move that consolidates two of the industry’s largest streaming platforms, HBO Max and Paramount Plus will become one service under the newly formed Skydance brand. The merger follows Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that has already reshaped the media landscape. Skydance CEO David Ellison indicated that the combined entity would boast a little over 200 million direct‑to‑consumer subscribers, though no launch date or new name has been announced. The transition is expected to streamline content offerings and subscription options, but details on how and when the integration will occur remain undisclosed.