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Disney Denies Epic Games Acquisition Talks
Disney says no current plans to buy Epic Games despite rumors.
In brief
Disney says no current plans to buy Epic Games despite rumors. Disney denies interest in acquiring Epic Games, confirming only partnership discussions and upcoming collaborations. Originally reported by IGN.
Disney Response
Disney president Dana Walden denied current talks about acquiring Fortnite developer Epic Games.
“Those are not the conversations we're having right now”
Previous Partnership
Disney acquired a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games in early 2024 for collaborations.
Future Collaborations
Disney and Epic plan several launches over the next two years to demonstrate partnership value.
Rumors of Acquisition
Tech reporter Alex Heath suggested Disney executives were waiting for an acquisition moment in March 2026.
Unannounced Project
Epic was reportedly developing a Disney-character extraction shooter for November 2026 launch.
Current Status
Disney confirms partnership continues with upcoming launches despite no acquisition plans.
The headline
Disney denies interest in acquiring Epic Games, confirming only partnership discussions and upcoming collaborations.
