### [2026-10-6](/feed/2026/10/6/index.md)

##### Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount
# The merger between American media conglomerates Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery into Skydance takes effect. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP](https://www.afp.com/en/paramount-completes-warner-bros-takeover-creating-skydance)
2. [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/06/media/skydance-david-ellison-tech-paramount-warner-merger-close?utm_source=cnn_Breaking_News&utm_medium=email) [Image](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/gettyimages-2298297883.jpg?c=16x9&q=w_800,c_fill)

### Changes:

1. The merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery into Skydance takes effect.  _2026-10-06 22:12:33 (First version)_
1. The merger between American media conglomerates Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery into Skydance takes effect.  _(Current version)_

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