Skydance Corporation, created by the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., ordered all employees to report to the office five days a week. CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz argued that face‑to‑face interaction sparks ideas and solves problems faster, a crucial factor for a creative powerhouse.

At the same time, the firm introduced a voluntary resignation program, offering a one‑off payout to anyone who chooses to leave. The internal memo labeled it a "single‑time offer," but it did not specify which divisions are eligible.

The $110 billion deal, sealed in early October, brought together film, TV and a roster of game studios—including NetherRealm, Avalanche Software, Rocksteady Studios and Portkey Games—under Skydance’s banner. It remains unclear whether the exit program will affect the gaming teams or when developers will have to return to the office. Notably, Microsoft has taken a similar route, offering a voluntary exit to roughly 60 000 staff members.