Disney Invests $1.5B Stake in Epic Games

Walt Disney Company invests $1.5 billion in Epic Games to create a new games and entertainment universe

The Walt Disney Company has revealed a partnership with video game developer Epic Games, amounting to a $1.5 billion investment. The collaboration aims to establish a “new games and entertainment universe” that will showcase beloved Disney characters. Through the use of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, this multi-year project intends to expand the reach of Disney stories and experiences. Disney seeks to provide consumers with the opportunity to “play, watch, shop and engage with content, characters and stories” from a variety of Disney brands.