David Ellison
David Ellison, chairman and CEO of Paramount Skydance, reaffirmed plans to release 30 films theatrically each year following the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The company anticipates significantly lower theatrical revenue in 2026 despite nearly doubling its film slate. Ellison described the pending acquisition as a 'powerful accelerant' to the company's strategy.
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Following the late February announcement of the $110-111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Paramount CEO David Ellison addressed about 200 top Warner Bros. executives on March 10, 2026, at the Burbank studio lot. He outlined ambitions like increased theatrical releases and saluted CNN staff, while legal restrictions limited detailed strategy talks. Attendees called the session perfunctory, with concerns over cost savings and layoffs persisting.