On the first day of the official close for the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, Skydance Corp. announced its leadership structure for the combined motion picture division. Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein have been appointed as co-chairs of the Motion Picture Group, outlining an immediate strategy that prioritizes the autonomy of both studio brands.
In a memo obtained by Variety, Goldberg and Greenstein stated that Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures will continue to develop and distribute their film slates independently under their respective names. “This means that each Warner Bros. Pictures or Paramount Pictures film you see will carry its respective logo,” the leaders confirmed, reinforcing that the two studios remain the cornerstone labels for the company’s largest commercial and filmmaker-driven projects.
The announcement follows the news released on Tuesday that current Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group heads Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca would not be joining the newly formed entity. Goldberg and Greenstein, who previously served together as co-chairs of Paramount Pictures, will now oversee the integrated division.
Emphasizing a commitment to the studios’ histories, the co-chairs described their role as stewards of two of Hollywood’s most storied institutions. They highlighted the enduring communal tradition of cinema and noted that Skydance founder David Ellison is making significant investments in the future of theatrical exhibition.
The memo further detailed the organizational structure, confirming that labels such as DC Studios, New Line Cinema, and Paramount Primal will retain their distinct mandates. Additionally, animation and specialty units, including Republic Pictures and Warner Bros. Clockwork, are set to operate independently.
Acknowledging that a merger of this scale involves inevitable changes, Goldberg and Greenstein invited questions from staff and promised to engage with teams across both studios in the coming months to gather perspectives. They concluded by reaffirming their mission to support filmmakers in creating entertaining and enduring work, signing off with the message: “Together, we are going to build something special. Long live the movies.”
Long live the movies indeed. Finally, some leadership that seems to respect the heritage of these legendary studios.
DC Studios and New Line keeping their distinct mandates is huge news for comic book fans everywhere!
Separate brands under one roof? Sounds like a risky setup. Let’s see if the films actually reflect that autonomy.
Interesting that Abdy and De Luca aren’t staying. I wonder if this stability pledge is genuine or just PR talk?