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HBO Max-Paramount+ Bundle Set To Launch In Early 2027, David Ellison Confirms

Skydance will begin selling HBO Max and Paramount+ together under a single subscription starting in early 2027, allowing customers to unlock both streaming services with one payment. David Ellison confirmed the plan, which follows Skydance's merger with Paramount. The bundle is part of broader cost-cutting efforts outlined at $6 billion in planned savings. A unified tech platform is expected within a year. Pluto TV has shrunk to 75 million users, according to one report.

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  • ✓ Skydance will sell HBO Max and Paramount+ together under a single subscription starting in early 2027.
  • ✓ David Ellison confirmed the bundle plan.
  • ✓ Skydance outlined $6 billion in planned cost savings.
  • ✓ Pluto TV has shrunk to 75 million users.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

David Ellison confirmed the HBO Max and Paramount+ bundle will launch in early 2027, replacing earlier reports that only said Skydance planned to bundle the services next year.

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  1. Skydance to Bundle HBO Max and Paramount+ in Early 2027

    Skydance will begin selling HBO Max and Paramount+ together under a single subscription starting in early 2027, allowing customers to unlock both streaming services with one payment. David Ellison confirmed the plan, which follows Skydance's merger with Paramount. The bundle is part of broader cost-cutting efforts outlined at $6 billion in planned savings. A unified tech platform is expected within a year. Pluto TV has shrunk to 75 million users, according to one report.

    Why it matters

    The bundle arrives as Skydance completes its combination with Paramount, creating a larger streaming entity that must compete with Netflix and Disney+. Combining HBO Max and Paramount+ under one payment could reduce churn and simplify billing for subscribers. The timing coincides with Skydance's stated goal of cutting $6 billion in costs. Early 2027 remains the only confirmed launch window, with no pricing or bundle tiers disclosed yet.

    What is confirmed

    • Skydance will sell HBO Max and Paramount+ together under a single subscription starting in early 2027.
    • David Ellison confirmed the bundle plan.
    • Skydance outlined $6 billion in planned cost savings.
    • Pluto TV has shrunk to 75 million users.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A unified tech platform for the combined services will be ready within one year.

    What to watch next

    • Announcement of bundle pricing and subscription tiers
    • Launch of the unified streaming tech platform
    • Final Q3 earnings results from Paramount Skydance
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