Paramount is controlled through a holding structure rather than having a single simple “owner.” The key controlling interests today are Larry Ellison and his family, via their stake in National Amusements and the merged Paramount Skydance entity, along with large institutional shareholders that own publicly traded stock.
Corporate owner
Paramount’s main operating company is Paramount Global, which merged with Skydance Media in 2025 to form Paramount Skydance Corporation, a major U.S. media and entertainment conglomerate. This group owns brands such as Paramount Pictures, CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Controlling shareholder
Historically, Paramount Global was controlled by the Redstone family through National Amusements, Inc., which held a large majority of the voting Class A shares. In 2025, an Ellison-led investor group agreed to acquire National Amusements, making Larry Ellison the ultimate controlling owner, with his son David Ellison managing the family’s voting interests.
Major public shareholders
Outside the controlling stake, a significant portion of Paramount’s shares is held by large institutional investors such as Vanguard, State Street, Lingotto Investment Management, and BlackRock. These investors collectively own substantial non‑controlling stakes and influence governance through their shareholdings.
