What Happens to HBO After Paramount Buys Warner Bros.?

Like the rest of the town last week, the shock news of Paramount Skydance’s 11th hour successful acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery stung deep at HBO. According to at least one insider, when word came down on Thursday that Netflix had ended its pursuit of the company, HBO chairman and CEO Casey Bloys walked out […] Home TV News Mar 2, 2026 2:37pm PT What Happens to HBO After Paramount Buys Warner Bros.? By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest What Happens to HBO After Paramount Buys Warner Bros.? 6 minutes ago Jesse Collins Entertainment to Produce This Year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards (EXCLUSIVE) 6 hours ago Actor Awards Producers on Kristen Bell and Miles Caton Music Performances, ‘The Office’ Reunion, ‘Abbott Elementary’ Cold Open and More (EXCLUSIVE) 19 hours ago See All HBO/Paramount Like the rest of the town last week, the shock news of Paramount Skydance’s 11th hour successful acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery stung deep at HBO. According to at least one insider, when word came down on Thursday that Netflix had ended its pursuit of the company, HBO chairman and CEO Casey Bloys walked out of his office and proclaimed, “It’s over.” And he wasn’t just referring to the uncertainty surrounding the future of who would ultimately control Warner Bros. Discovery — and ergo, HBO. No, the surprise deal that would put Paramount Skydance and the Donald Trump-friendly Ellisons in charge of HBO — and what it might mean for the future of the company and its HBO Max streamer — sent staffers into a weekend tailspin. Related Stories How to Watch NBA All-Star Game 2026 Live Online Without Cable for Free