Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky

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Comcast announced it will split into two publicly traded companies, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky into a standalone media company by mid-2027. The new NBCUniversal unit will bring together Universal Pictures, NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, Bravo, Sky and the theme parks, separating those assets from Comcast’s broadband and wireless businesses. Comcast said the separation will be executed as a tax-free spinoff and will create a pure-play media company to be led by Mike Cavanagh, currently Comcast’s co-chief executive. The plan reverses the long-standing union of Comcast and NBCUniversal and leaves questions about the future ownership and strategy for Sky and Sky News. Comcast framed the move as separating its media and technology businesses; analysts and commentators have highlighted that the newly independent media company would be an acquisition target amid ongoing industry consolidation. Comcast aims to complete the transaction by mid-2027, with the remaining company focused on broadband and wireless services.

DiscussingFilm

@discussingfilm.net

Comcast will spin-off NBCUniversal into a separate public company. The new NBCUniversal will include Universal Pictures, NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, Bravo, Sky and the theme parks.

19345d ago

B.Stowe18

We've got about 5 minutes before a billionaire bids for their own propaganda machine.

NJ🇵🇭 #StopAsianHate6

But who will get DreamWorks and Illumination?

googamp32.bsky.social2

Disney is already preparing its acquisition money.

Dr. Darrell C.2

And will be run by conservatives. So all media is pro- trump

Samma Ray2

So I guess this is gonna decrease in frequency.

ethansoniclbpfan.bsky.social2

Hopefully they won't suffer like paramount

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Daniel Suitor83

I simply think we are owed two emergency seasons of 30 Rock while this drama plays out.

Cody | Wile E stan19

It's great to see them becoming an independent company and shit a billionaire is gonna buy them for NBC News and use it as propaganda aren't they?

Ryan James Dee11

Wonder if the Ellisons want these too. They already have Paramount, WBD, HBO, CBS, and CNN. I’m sure our corrupt government wouldn’t cry antitrust at them wanting NBC and Universal.

NationOfOranges6969

Given the current business climate going on with "mass consolidation = good business", I won't be surprised if Universal gets bought out by another entity in a few years. But I hope not. I just hope this means their IPs like Felix The Cat can get better treatment without Comcast's involvement.

Depression But Sexy7

Where is the Microwave Oven Programming Division going?!?

Dingbat‼️3

Genuinely the only way Universal stays independent would be to lock in and become a media conglomerate of their own. Yeah, it would suck to have ANOTHER one, but I guess it's better than getting bought out by some jerk billionaire?

kibbychan3

rare moment when a conglomerate becomes smaller, im gonna cherish this before they immedietly get bought out again

Aaron Perine3

What a thing to wake up to?!?

Omegathenook 🇬🇧 (SPLATOON RAIDERS HYPE!)3

No more “A COMCAST COMPANY”? ON THE 2012 LOGO??????? FIRST TIME THE LOGO HAD ITS BYLINE CHANGED??????

Ultra-Shounen-Kai-Z3

Then give more spotlight to Woody Woodpecker, Felix the Cat and other classic animated IPs, damn it!

Animated Antic

@animatedantic.bsky.social

I have no idea how I feel about Comcast spinning off NBCUniversal. My only worry is that once again affect the film industry and cause more jobs and projects to be scrapped, or worse, gets another company greedy and wanting to start another merger. Either way, I'm just so tired.

8945d ago

supemeg9

I only hope NBCUniversal stays independent and not get bought out by another corporation

AidanStar64: DK 45TH ANNIVERSARY ERA!!! 🍌🏗💎4

I mean, compared to Disney-Fox and Warner-Discovery, this spin-off is less of a sin compared to those if anything. The only thing that I will miss from when the NBCUniversal spin-off happens is not seeing the Xfinity commercials with Universal's films being represented in them:

Tulukaruq4

At least it’s a sign that monopolies don’t last forever

KaminoKatie4

Well at least Universal would no longer be under a conglomerate

garden-state3

Seems like a good idea to separate them, don't want the economic difficulties of one dragging down the other one. The cable utility business is very different from the media production business, not that much synergy.

Sammy The Nerd Fox 🦊 (working on a new comic series)2

I don’t know why would Comcast spinning off NBCUniversal? This makes more questions than answers…

Travis Bickerstaff

@bickpixx.bsky.social

It's really good this is happening. NBCUniversal being spun off into an independent company is a welcoming thing to happen to the industry.

8145d ago

PBS News

@pbsnews.org

Comcast is planning to split itself into two separate companies, again. The corporate giant announced plans to “spin off” its remaining media enterprises, NBCUniversal and Sky, into one entity. The other would focus on its broadband internet and wireless services.

4244d ago

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Hot Rod Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool2

The company assures customers that service will continue to erode at both entities.

CNN

@cnn.com

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal into a new publicly traded company. https://cnn.it/4eM9A4X

3345d ago

Alb3rt0

@albst3r.bsky.social

Not saying this should happen, but Netflix getting NBCUniversal would probably get less pushback from antitrust than Warner Bros since Peacock is incredibly small compared to HBO Max. Netflix just wouldn’t want a broadcast network with NBC and Telemundo.

2344d ago

Bob Chipman ("MovieBob")

@bobchipman.bsky.social

Comcast/NBCUniversal splitting their tech and media brands into distinct companies while Universal is in the midst of one of growing into a genuine power brand means they're after a merger. Apple? Netflix? deadline.com/2026/06/comc...

2345d ago

Peter Thal Larsen

@petertl.bsky.social

One of the dubious pleasures of covering business for a really long time is to watch companies which merged with great fanfare almost two decades ago announce plans to break themselves up as if it's the most logical decision ever. corporate.comcast.com/press/releas...

Comcast Announces Plans to Separate Media and Technology Businesses into Two Leading Public Companies

Key Takeaways
Creation of independent Comcast and NBCUniversal positions both companies for enhanced strategic focus, agility and value creation.
NBCUniversal is a premier global media and entertainment company anchored by leading theme park, film, television and streaming assets.
Tax-free spin-off of media businesses expected to be completed in approximately one year.

1645d ago

Diservations

@diservations.com

Comcast and NBCUniversal are splitting up. Here’s the theme park fan version, with as little shareholder language as possible. diservations.com/comcast-nbcu...

1245d ago

Imagination Station Art2

I will say, This article helped put some of my mind at ease. My Knee Jerk Reaction was one of Concern. There's still some worry in the back of my mind. But this does help a bit. Hoping for the best for NBCUniversal! Thank you! :)

Lauren Ashley Davis

@laurenmeidasa.bsky.social

BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨 Comcast to split into two companies, spin off NBCUniversal and Sky The move announced Monday will separate Comcast’s media and entertainment assets from its broadband and wireless business. www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

1345d ago

Reuters

@reuters.com

Comcast will split into two publicly traded companies through a spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky, separating its cash-generating broadband arm from a media and entertainment business under pressure from streaming rivals and industry consolidation reut.rs/4ycZV0r

1745d ago

Toonami Nation

@toonamiswim35.bsky.social

So...Comcast is splitting NBCUniversal into a separate company because they couldn't get a certain company(that shouldn't be available or owned by Anyone including fascists owners) and split they're cable business all for nothing.

1244d ago

Jeff (Gutenberg Parenthesis) Jarvis

@jeffjarvis.bsky.social

Sloughing off mass-media cooties.... Comcast soars 23% after announcing it will spin off media and tech wings into separate public companies cnb.cx/3SzOz6a

1645d ago

Steve Herman

@newsguy.bsky.social

Comcast plans to separate its media and technology businesses into two publicly traded companies, spinning NBCUniversal and Sky. www.cmcsa.com/static-files/c6...

645d ago

Inside Universal

@insideuniversal.net

Comcast announced today that it plans to separate NBCUniversal into its own publicly traded entertainment company, marking one of the biggest corporate restructurings in the company's history.

944d ago

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