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    Warner Bros. Discovery
    Media industry, mass media

    Warner Bros. Discovery

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    "Where great stories live."

    Founded April 8, 2022 New York City CEO: David Zaslav
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    Warner Bros. Discovery is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate formed on April 8, 2022, through the merger of WarnerMedia, which AT&T had spun off, and Discovery, Inc. The $43 billion deal combined WarnerMedia's entertainment, sports, and news assets, including Warner Bros. film and television studios, HBO, CNN, DC Comics, and Turner networks, with Discovery's nonfiction and international portfolio, which included Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, and Animal Planet. The company operates across film, television, streaming, and gaming, with a global reach of 1.1 billion unique viewers in 68 languages across 200 countries and territories.

    Headquartered in New York City, Warner Bros. Discovery is led by President and CEO David Zaslav, who previously served as CEO of Discovery, Inc. The company's portfolio includes the streaming services HBO Max (available in 77 markets) and discovery+, television networks such as CNN, HBO, TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Eurosport, film studios including Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios, and Warner Bros. Games. The company's intellectual property includes Harry Potter, DC superheroes, Game of Thrones, and Looney Tunes.

    Warner Bros. Discovery has faced financial challenges amid the industry shift from traditional television to streaming, reporting a net loss of $3.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year on revenue of $41.3 billion. In June 2025, the company announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies: one focused on streaming and studios, the other on global networks. The separation is intended to position each business for success in the evolving media landscape.

    Products & Sub-brands

    HBO Maxdiscovery+Warner Bros. PicturesDC StudiosHBOCNNTNTTBSCartoon NetworkAdult SwimDiscovery ChannelHGTVFood NetworkTLCAnimal PlanetEurosportWarner Bros. GamesNew Line CinemaWarner Bros. Television Group

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns Warner Bros. Discovery?
    Warner Bros. Discovery is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: WBD) owned by its shareholders. It was formed through the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia (spun off from AT&T) and Discovery, Inc., and is led by CEO David Zaslav.
    Who is the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery?
    David Zaslav is the President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery. He previously served as CEO of Discovery, Inc. and led the merger that created the company in April 2022.
    How much is Warner Bros. Discovery worth?
    As of October 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery had a market capitalization of approximately $19.17 billion, with annual revenue of $41.3 billion. The company reported a net loss of $3.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year.
    Warner Bros. Discovery vs Disney: Which is bigger?
    Disney is significantly larger than Warner Bros. Discovery in market capitalization and revenue. However, WBD owns major franchises including Harry Potter, DC superheroes, HBO, CNN, and a vast portfolio of cable networks reaching 1.1 billion viewers globally.
    Is Warner Bros. Discovery still in business?
    Yes, Warner Bros. Discovery is still in business and operating globally. In June 2025, the company announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies: Streaming & Studios and Global Networks, to maximize shareholder value.

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    Company Info

    Founded
    April 8, 2022
    CEO
    David Zaslav
    Headquarters
    New York City
    Industry
    Media industry, mass media
    Revenue
    41321000000
    Employees
    35000
    Net Income
    -$3.1 billion (2024)

    Official Website

    www.wbd.com/

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