TNT

Established U.S. cable network with strong brand recognition in drama and sports, now operating under Skydance TV following the Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger

TNT (Turner Network Television) is a cable television network now operating under Skydance TV, following the completion of Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in October 2026 and the subsequent reorganization of cable network assets. The channel has long been a major presence in American cable television, programming a mix of original drama series, blockbuster movies, and high-profile sports content. TNT's sports programming has operated under the 'TNT Sports' branding, and the network held NBA broadcast rights through the 2024-25 season. As a cable network, TNT generates revenue through a dual-stream model: affiliate fees paid by cable and satellite distributors for carriage rights, and advertising sold against its programming. The network reaches tens of millions of U.S. households and commands significant advertising budgets from major brands seeking broad reach within premium scripted drama and live sports environments. Its sports programming in particular has historically attracted premium CPM rates due to the live, appointment-viewing nature of the content. Under Skydance TV, TNT is part of a broader portfolio of cable networks being managed through the newly restructured media entity formed after the Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The network competes with other cable entertainment channels such as FX, USA Network, and AMC for drama audiences, and with ESPN, FS1, and NBC Sports for sports viewership and associated advertising revenue.