HBO Max and Paramount Plus could become one streamer
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Paramount+ and HBO Max are set to merge into a single streaming service that will combine the two platforms’ content libraries. The plan, announced by Paramount CEO David Ellison, will take effect once the Warner Bros. Discovery deal closes, creating an integrated service under the combined ownership of Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·HBO Max and Paramount Plus could become one streamer
Paramount Skydance plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount Plus. The combined service would have over 200 million subscribers. Ellison aims to acquire the studios for $110 billion.
- Engadget·Paramount+ and HBO Max could be merging into a single streaming service
Paramount+ and HBO Max may merge into a single streaming service. The combined service would offer a large content library. Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global are considering the merger.
- TechCrunch·Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes
Paramount+ and HBO Max will merge into one streaming service. Paramount CEO David Ellison announced the plan, contingent on the Warner Bros. Discovery deal closing. The combined platform will integrate both services.
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