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Skydance plans Paramount+ and HBO Max bundle as early as 2027

CEO David Ellison suggested the bundle could be a first step toward a combined service over a longer timeframe.

The short version

  • Skydance plans to offer Paramount+ and HBO Max as one bundle as soon as early 2027.[Variety]
  • CEO David Ellison suggested the bundle could be a first step toward a combined streaming service over time.[Variety]
  • Paramount+ and HBO Max together reportedly account for about 203 million global subscribers.[Variety]
  • Skydance expects at least $6 billion in run-rate synergies within three years, net of reinvestment.[Variety]

Key facts

  • Skydance plans to launch Paramount+ and HBO Max as a single offer as soon as early 2027.[Variety]
  • CEO David Ellison suggested the bundle would serve as a first step toward a combined service over a longer time frame.[Variety]
  • Paramount+ and HBO Max combined account for about 203 million global subscribers.[Variety]
  • Skydance reported Q3 revenue of $7 billion, net earnings of $73 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $1 billion.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Skydance expects to achieve at least $6 billion in run-rate synergies, net of reinvestment, within three years.[Variety]

What remains uncertain

  • Launch timing, pricing, and final terms of the bundle are not confirmed, and the offer is described as a plan.[Variety]

Sources

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