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title: "Skydance Aims for At Least $6 Billion in Cost Savings Over Three Years"
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published: 2026-11-09T22:55:33.000Z
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# Skydance Aims for At Least $6 Billion in Cost Savings Over Three Years

The company plans to reduce duplicative expenses by consolidating business functions across multiple platforms, targeting an expense base over $50 billion.

Skydance has outlined its ambitious plan to achieve at least $6 billion in cost savings over the next three years.

The company, formed through the combination of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, aims to reduce duplicative expenses by consolidating various business functions. By streamlining operations across multiple platforms, including two global streaming services, two film and TV studio groups, and overlapping corporate functions, Skydance expects to cut costs significantly.

The expense base that will be targeted for cost reduction is over $50 billion, presenting a substantial opportunity for savings. According to the company's letter to shareholders, eliminating redundant back-office and corporate functions will yield at least $2.2 billion in cost reductions. This includes streamlining management layers and increasing the use of artificial intelligence.

Skydance also plans to streamline marketing and promotional spending, aiming to save at least $1 billion through this initiative. Furthermore, the company anticipates around $1.4 billion in savings from unifying its streaming businesses and broadcast architecture, as well as integrating back-end technology.

The company's plan for achieving these cost savings draws on a playbook developed by Paramount, which is reportedly on track to achieve over $2.7 billion in run-rate efficiencies by the end of 2026.

Skydance has already initiated some cost-cutting measures as part of its broader plan to achieve $6 billion in savings. The company began offering voluntary buyouts to employees last month, signaling a shift towards reducing staff numbers ahead of more formal layoffs.

In addition, Skydance has implemented a five-day-per-week in-office policy for employees, which is expected to lead to greater productivity and efficiency. This move comes as the company looks to optimize its operations and reduce costs across various departments.

The departure of eight executives from both Warner Bros. and Paramount last week marked another significant step in Skydance's restructuring efforts. These departures are part of a broader shake-up aimed at streamlining the company's leadership structure and aligning it with its new goals.

As part of its plans to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming platform, Skydance has announced that it will offer a bundled service "at an even greater value starting early next year. This move is expected to simplify the user experience and provide customers with more flexibility in their subscription options.

The company's content budget is another area where Skydance aims to make significant cuts. With annual expenditures exceeding $30 billion on shows and films, the company believes it can optimize its spending by making smarter choices" about distribution and monetization of new and existing content.

The Skydance company reported its third-quarter results, showing revenue of $7.03 billion, which closely matched StreetAccount estimates of $7.04 billion.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) came in at $1 billion, exceeding the estimated $913.5 million from StreetAccount.

However, adjusted earnings per share of 45 cents did not align with comparable estimates, making direct comparisons challenging due to the absence of specific target numbers.

The company's financials do not account for the impact of the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, which was completed after the end of the third quarter and will likely have a significant influence on future results.

Skydance has outlined its plans to provide annual guidance as part of its strategic approach to long-term value creation, rather than quarterly updates.

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Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/09/skydance-cost-savings-breakdown.html)  
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