Skydance

Skydance is a diversified American media company founded in 2010 by David Ellison, based in Santa Monica, California. Originally established as Skydance Productions in 2006, it has grown into a significant player in the entertainment industry. In 2025, Skydance merged with Paramount Global to form Paramount Skydance Corporation, enhancing its position in the market. The company creates high-quality content across various platforms, including live-action films, television, animation, and interactive media. Skydance is known for producing major action films and franchises, such as the *Mission: Impossible* series and *Top Gun: Maverick*. Its television division, launched in 2014, focuses on episodic content, while Skydance Animation, established in 2017, develops animated features and series. Additionally, Skydance Interactive creates virtual reality games and immersive experiences, showcasing the company's commitment to innovative entertainment. With a diverse portfolio and a global audience, Skydance continues to expand its reach in the media landscape.

Entertainment Santa Monica, United States Founded 2010 ~247 employees

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Employees
247
+0.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Total funding
$275M
Last round Feb 2020
12-month attrition
20.4%
Tech: 0%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
7
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Skydance went from 207 employees in Jul 2023 to 247 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 28 people joined, 12 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other147
Operations32
Finance26
Sales13
Marketing11
HR10
Design6
Success2

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Salaries at Skydance

All salaries

3 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1
Design1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

Funding

  • Feb 2020 · $275M · CJ Entertainment, RedBird Capital Partners, Tencent Holdings

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Skydance FAQ

How many employees does Skydance have?

Skydance has about 247 employees, up 0.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Skydance sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Skydance filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Design role.

How much does Skydance pay?

6figr has 3 salary profiles for Skydance in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Skydance salaries page. See Skydance salaries

How much funding has Skydance raised?

Skydance has raised $275M in total funding.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.