Discovery Networks U.S.

Discovery Networks U.S.

Discovery Networks U.S. is a privately owned company headquartered in the United States. It is a subsidiary of WBD Networks (Discovery). Founded in 1985, the company employs approximately 5000 individuals and operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer, reporting $37.3B in revenue as of 2025. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, functioning as a US-based channels group managing 19 linear channels.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1985

Headcount

35,500

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On August 27, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta indicated that settlement talks with Paramount executives could resume regarding the company's potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, following his cancellation of discussions on August 24 due to alleged media leaks by Paramount. Earlier the same day, Wall Street banks were reportedly eyeing Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) assets, including New Line Cinema and cable television properties such as TNT, TBS, and HGTV, as potential spin-off candidates. This consideration emerged as final regulatory approval for Paramount's $110.8 billion acquisition of WBD may depend on the divestment of specific assets. Separately, Paramount Skydance intends to retain James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs of DC Studios, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery, despite ongoing delays in the merger process and recent box office performance.

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Discovery Networks U.S. offers products in the media and telecoms services industry. Discovery Networks U.S.'s product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Discovery Networks U.S.'s revenues were over $1B in 2025. All the revenue comes from linear (thematic channel groups).
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Examples of Discovery Networks U.S.'s suppliers include Google, Deltatre and Synamedia.

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Discovery Networks U.S. currently holds 2 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including motorsports.

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