# HBO Max and Paramount Plus will merge into a single streamer under Skydance

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-06 17:20 UTC · Category: Entertainment

## Executive Summary
1 news sources are covering this Entertainment story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

## Intelligence Brief
"HBO Max and Paramount Plus will merge into a single streamer under Skydance" is generating significant coverage in the Entertainment category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.


Outlets currently covering the story include Polygon.com. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.


This brief was generated by PULSE's extractive engine from coverage metadata only. The latest headlines from every source are listed below; the velocity chart shows how the story is developing in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Engadget | Skydance Will Combine HBO Max And Paramount+ Into A Single Streaming Service | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPR1BFS3NYdUpYeExUX1pvUWZCWmdlSFhCeWtydVdsMlZnUjNmZFZ1emZEUW5Xbmd1UjNVcVNZbGxWVzlBZ1dJbTZQWWM0YmREOGFIa2xwMXJwU24tSlBSbzdEdnVRRUFMa0JSU3lDNHRrMXdIbGkyNm5MQUd4bnZhTU1BNlpZZ2NHZk9YMmpPNTE0eHltSUhVRnktZXV4VmpsVkRzb0lLdUpfUUl0SUE?oc=5) |
| Polygon.com | Say goodbye to a major streaming service as Paramount Plus being officially phased out | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxOVDQ5dVk1ejg0UFR6dDRqc1REWE1UN18zQ1IwMS1mcFlwU1lva3Q2Uy1yblc1WG41cDNHZzlCdnQ1b3FnV3FHVVhFQ243VWpCZTlaaXloUkxRb21Hek5ERFoyU3J3ZHo5Tzg4YXJfRDBEcG1OazBSU3pnR05OQjN6NWZxUlo5QWxVWjBr?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-06/hbo-max-and-paramount-plus-will-merge-into-a-single-streamer-under-skydance*