Skydance Set to Unlock Paramount’s Vast IP Portfolio on August 7

With David Ellison’s Skydance Media poised to assume full control of Paramount Global on August 7, the entertainment industry is buzzing with anticipation over the immense intellectual property (IP) treasure trove awaiting the new leadership. Following a rigorous federal approval process, Skydance has not only secured a legacy distributor but also a deep well of content spanning film and television, currently in various stages of production and development.

As the Skydance-Paramount team prepares to solidify its executive structure – with Paramount Global co-CEO Chris McCarthy already out, Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins expected to depart, and CBS honcho George Cheeks slated to remain – the focus shifts to the valuable assets now under Skydance’s purview.

On the film front, the studio is gearing up for a busy Q4, featuring releases like Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson’s “The Naked Gun” reboot, Derek Cianfrance’s “Roofman” starring Channing Tatum, and the Colleen Hoover adaptation “Regretting You.” November will see Glen Powell in “The Running Man,” and the year will close with “The SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePants.” Looking ahead to 2026, the slate includes “Scream 7,” an untitled project from Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Kendrick Lamar, and Dave Free, a “Scary Movie” revival, and a new “Paw Patrol” film. Further out, highly anticipated projects include “The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender,” new films based on “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and “Angry Birds,” a “Meet the Parents” sequel, and Gina Prince-Bythewood’s fantasy epic “Children of Blood and Bone” in 2027. Early development continues for lucrative franchises like “Transformers” and “Star Trek,” though the fate of a “Mission: Impossible” reboot remains unclear.

In television, Ellison has expressed a keen interest in a technological overhaul, particularly for streaming operations. Paramount Global’s robust TV lineup is distributed across its various brands. CBS continues to thrive with hits like “NCIS,” “FBI,” “Ghosts,” and popular reality competitions “Survivor” and “Big Brother.” Paramount+ remains a powerhouse, largely driven by Taylor Sheridan’s expansive universe, including “Landman,” “Lioness,” “Tulsa King,” and upcoming “Yellowstone” prequels and spinoffs. The streamer also hosts Star Trek series like “Strange New Worlds” and “Starfleet Academy.” Nickelodeon maintains its strong multi-quadrant appeal with “SpongeBob SquarePants” and “Avatar” content, while Showtime focuses on “Dexter” offshoots. Comedy Central continues its reign with the highly valuable “South Park,” alongside “The Daily Show” and the revived “Beavis & Butt-Head.”

As the August 7 transition date approaches, the industry watches closely to see how Skydance will leverage this vast content empire and implement its strategic vision for Paramount Global’s future.

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