As the FCC clears the acquisition, Skydance pledges political viewpoint diversity, eliminates DEI policies, and commits to bias oversight. Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy to exit following merger finalization.
Spanning five years, the deal would see “South Park” rake in a staggering $1.5 billion from streaming alone — reinforcing its standing as one of television’s most lucrative properties. As part of the pact, Park County has committed to delivering 10 new episodes annually.
The companies triggered a second 90-day extension, signaling ongoing discussions over the proposed merger amid leadership and strategic challenges at Paramount.
According to Antenna, partnerships with telcos, retailers, and hardware makers accounted for 19% of U.S. SVOD sign-ups in Q1 2025, up from 12% three years earlier, with Apple TV+ and Paramount+ leading the trend.