Discovery Networks U.S., a privately owned entity headquartered in the United States, operates as the flagship linear and digital channel group of Warner Bros. Discovery, under its parent company WBD Networks (Discovery). The company, which originated with the launch of the Discovery Channel in 1985, employs approximately 35,500 individuals and reported $37.3B in revenue as of 2025. Functioning primarily in broadcast television and radio, the company specializes in delivering non-fiction, lifestyle, factual, and real-life entertainment across American television and digital streaming platforms. Its portfolio has expanded significantly through major acquisitions, including Scripps Networks Interactive in 2018 and the merger with WarnerMedia in 2022, positioning it as one of the largest media networks in North America.
On October 9, 2026, Gerhard Zeiler, President of International for Warner Bros. Discovery, confirmed his departure from the company, stating he will leave at the end of the week to pursue political ambitions in Austria. This announcement follows the completion of Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on October 6, forming the new Skydance Corporation. Also on October 9, Skydance Corporation confirmed HBO Max and Paramount+ will remain separate for the time being, with plans for bundled subscriptions before an eventual merger into a single streaming service. CEO David Ellison and his family reportedly invested approximately $17 billion in the newly formed media giant, highlighting their confidence in the Paramount-Warner Bros. combination.
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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 TV carriage or subscription (thematic).
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