DC Comics Joins New Skydance Products & Publishing Division

The landscape of global entertainment is shifting dramatically following the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, which has given rise to a newly structured Skydance entity. As part of this corporate restructuring, the company has officially consolidated its various publishing and consumer-products teams into a single unified group known as Skydance Products & Publishing. This strategic move brings legendary brands and properties together under one cohesive leadership team.

At the helm of this newly formed division is Josh Silverman, who assumes the role of president of global products and publishing. Silverman previously joined Paramount Skydance in 2025 as president of global products and experiences. Prior to his tenure at Paramount, Silverman built an impressive resume with senior leadership roles at major entertainment companies, including serving as chief franchise officer at Mattel, where he expanded global consumer products and oversaw numerous partnerships tied to the Barbie movie. He also held executive roles at Disney and Marvel Entertainment, bringing deep industry expertise to his current position.

Under this massive corporate reorganization, DC Comics now operates directly under Silverman's leadership. DC joins a powerhouse roster that includes Paramount Global Publishing, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery licensed publishing, WBD consumer products, Paramount consumer products, as well as brand partnerships, retail operations, and e-commerce initiatives across the company's entire brand portfolio. Robert Oberschelp, who previously served as president of global consumer products at Warner Bros. Discovery, remains with the new company and reports directly to Silverman.

The consolidation positions the newly formed Skydance as an absolute titan in the licensing space. According to company figures, the organization now stands as the world's second-largest media and entertainment licensor, trailing only Disney, with an estimated $22.5 billion in global retail sales. This staggering economic footprint highlights the immense value of the intellectual property now managed within the unified division.

Operating in close collaboration with the company's television and film divisions, Skydance Products & Publishing is tasked with managing licensing and commercial strategies for some of the most recognized franchises in pop culture. This extensive portfolio includes Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings, DC, Star Trek, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hanna-Barbera, and Looney Tunes, among many others.

The creation of this single division aims to streamline operations, maximize commercial potential, and enhance fan engagement across all touchpoints. By bringing publishing, consumer products, and retail initiatives under Josh Silverman's unified leadership, Skydance is positioning its vast catalog of intellectual properties for robust growth in a competitive global market, ensuring that powerhouse brands like DC Comics benefit from integrated cross-platform strategies.