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 2, 2026, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced that the combined entity, following its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, will be named Skydance. Ellison stated the decision aims to maintain the separate identities of the Paramount and Warner Bros studios rather than unifying them under a new brand. This pivotal merger follows two significant acquisitions over the past 18 months. Earlier on the same day, Cindy Holland, who oversaw Paramount's streaming operations, departed the company just days before Paramount Skydance was expected to complete its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with HBO’s Casey Bloys reportedly poised to take over her role.
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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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