Skydance puts Barbie sequel first
Paramount Skydance's acquisition on Oct 6 makes the Barbie franchise a top priority for the new Skydance conglomerate.
The video this brief is aboutThe acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, finalized on Oct 6, turned the studio into a new conglomerate called Skydance. Among the group's priorities is reviving the most profitable franchises, including Barbie. A Variety article describes the bustle in the California offices: departures of Pamela Abdy and Michael De Luca, arrivals of new executives, and negotiations with LuckyChap, Margot Robbie's company. A source told the outlet that everything is being done to secure a sequel to Barbie, whose first installment topped the 2023 box office with $1.4 billion. The franchise's future now appears assured under Skydance's leadership.
