Paramount+ and HBO Max to become one streaming service, Ellison says

March 2, 2026

TL;DR

Paramount Skydance plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into one streaming service.
The company recently acquired Warner Bros Discovery, HBO's parent company.
The combined service would offer content from both HBO and Paramount, including titles like 'The Sopranos,' 'Succession,' 'Yellowstone,' and 'Survivor.'
CEO David Ellison stated the goal is to compete with major streaming leaders, projecting over 200 million direct-to-consumer subscribers.
Ellison emphasized that HBO would 'operate with independence' and retain its brand identity.
The merger faces potential regulatory hurdles and criticism regarding media consolidation.
Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, expressed concerns about antitrust issues, higher prices, and fewer choices for consumers.
There are also concerns about the future of CNN within the merged entity.

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