We have one answer as to who will be calling the big picture shots when it comes to DC Comics and its new parent company Skydance. Consumer-products are being consolidated into one group, Skydance Products & Publishing headed by Josh Silverman.
Silverman joined Paramount Skydance in 2025 as the president of global products and experiences and serves as the president of global products and publishing for Skydance. Robert Oberschelp, president of global consumer products at Warner Bros. Discovery will remain, for now, and report to Silverman.
DC Comics, Paramount Global Publishing, Paramount and WBD licensed publishing, WBD consumer products and Paramount consumer products, as well as brand partnerships, retail and e-commerce, and other commercial initiatives, will now all fall under Silverman’s leadership.
Silverman was the chief franchise officer at Mattel before joining Paramount. Mattel’s former Chairman and CEO is now Co-Chief Executive Officer of the new Skydance. Silverman also worked for Disney including as the EVP of global third-party commercialization leading consumer product licensing, and Marvel Entertainment.
Silverman’s note to the division’s staff is below where he specifically mentions DC. He faces challenges such as Skydance’s lead David Ellison’s focus on technology, presumably AI, and DC’s Jim Lee’s stance against the technology. Increasing licensing of DC’s properties is another way we’d expect the company to raise revenue and profits to help pay down debt.
Team,
Today marks a historic milestone, the first day of our new company, Skydance, and our organization, Skydance Products & Publishing. I want to welcome you and share some information about the road ahead.
I am honored to lead this division, bringing together Consumer Products, Publishing, and DC, and look forward to getting to know you.
The combination of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery creates a next generation tech-forward global media and entertainment company with endless opportunity. It also represents significant change. I recognize that many of you have questions about what comes next. Please know your day-to-day work and processes won’t change immediately. We are beginning the integration process which will be approached thoughtfully. I am committed to keeping you informed and sharing updates as soon as possible.
What is already clear is the tremendous talent across our organization and our shared mission to deepen and extend our fans’ emotional connection to our iconic brands and franchises through high-quality products and stories. Through our globally connected ecosystem, partnerships and world-class storytelling and world-building, your work brings our brands to life and plays an important role in the company’s success.
I want to recognize Robert Oberschelp and the Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products team and the strong foundation they have built.
I also want to welcome Anne DePies, Jim Lee and all of DC and celebrate the incredible way they have continued to engage audiences for generations.
I look forward to working with Robert, Anne and Jim and their respective teams as we unite the strengths of both studios, create new opportunities for our partners, and unlock new ways to connect with fans who remain at the heart of everything we do.
As you heard in this morning’s global Town Hall, David and Ynon are very clear on the vision, mission, and strategic priorities for Skydance. If you were unable to join, I encourage you to watch the replay available on the Skydance Integration Hub, which will serve as a go-to source for updates, FAQs, and other information as we progress through this transition.
I’m looking forward to the journey and excited about what we will achieve together in this next chapter.
Best,
Josh
