Skydance Media

Merged

Los Angeles, California, United States · Founded 2010

501-1000 employees · ~$1B+

Sourced & current · updated Jun 6, 2026

Independent media company founded by David Ellison in 2010. Produced major film franchises (Top Gun: Maverick, Mission: Impossible) in partnership with Paramount Pictures since 2009. Merged into Paramount Skydance on August 7, 2025 to form "Paramount, A Skydance Corporation" (PSKY).

Where they sit

Stack tier: Infrastructure & Data (B)

Skydance was a leading independent Hollywood production company and co-financier, best known for its blockbuster partnership with Paramount Pictures before merging with Paramount in 2025.

Ownership

Parent: Paramount, A Skydance Corporation