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Insider Gaming, Gameranx, and WN Hub corroborate Disney exec Dana Walden ruling out an Epic Games buyout while confirming the 2024 stake and upcoming Fortnite collabs.

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Disney Rules Out Epic Games Buyout, Plans More Fortnite Collabs

Disney has stated it is not pursuing a full buyout of Epic Games. The company instead plans additional Fortnite collaborations over the next two years to showcase the value of its existing $1.5 billion stake.

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Disney has ruled out acquiring Epic Games for now while highlighting its existing stake and upcoming Fortnite collaborations.
She stated that Disney is not having conversations about a full acquisition of Epic Games.
Disney confirms no buyout talks underway. President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden addressed the rumor directly at Bloomberg's Screentime event. She stated that Disney is not having conversations about a full acquisition of Epic Games. Walden noted the company had already conducted serious due diligence on its prior equity investment.
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Existing investment details confirmed. Disney acquired a 9% equity stake in Epic Games in 2024 for $1.5 billion. The partnership focuses on building an entertainment universe connected to Fortnite. Walden emphasized that the current focus remains on this established relationship rather than ownership changes.
Walden said a number of launches are scheduled in the next two years to demonstrate the partnership's value.
Future collaborations planned over two years. Walden said a number of launches are scheduled in the next two years to demonstrate the partnership's value. Past Fortnite tie-ins have included The Incredibles, Pirates of the Caribbean, Maleficent, Captain Hook, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Toy Story. Chapter 5 Season 4 featured a Marvel theme, and a mini-season centered on Star Wars.
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Additional tie-ins expected soon. Further expansions are in development, including content tied to Avengers Doomsday scheduled for December. These projects build on the ongoing work to integrate Disney properties into the Fortnite ecosystem.
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