# Disney Denies Epic Games Acquisition Talks

> Disney says no current plans to buy Epic Games despite rumors.
- Title: Disney Denies Epic Games Acquisition Talks · IGN | Shortify
- Summary: Disney says no current plans to buy Epic Games despite rumors. Disney denies interest in acquiring Epic Games, confirming only partnership discussions and…
- Keywords: disney, epic games, fortnite, bloomberg, nfl, star wars, gaming, entertainment, Denies, Epic, Games, Acquisition
- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/disney-says-conversations-about-buying-epic-games-are-not-happening-right-now
- Author: Michael Cripe
- Published: 2026-10-02T21:02:00.65+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: disney, epic games, fortnite, bloomberg, nfl, star wars, gaming, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Disney denies interest in acquiring Epic Games, confirming only partnership discussions and upcoming collaborations.