# Reese Witherspoon Buys Back Hello Sunshine

> Reese Witherspoon acquires Hello Sunshine at steep discount from Candle Media.
- Title: Reese Witherspoon Buys Back Hello Sunshine | Shortify
- Summary: Reese Witherspoon acquires Hello Sunshine at steep discount from Candle Media. Reese Witherspoon bought Hello Sunshine from Candle Media at a steep discount…
- Keywords: reese witherspoon, hello sunshine, candle media, mediawan, streaming, production house, Los Angeles Business Journal
- Source: Los Angeles Business Journal — https://labusinessjournal.com/finance/reese-witherspoon-buys-back-hello-sunshine
- Author: Hannah Welk
- Published: 2026-10-26T07:01:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: reese witherspoon, hello sunshine, candle media, mediawan, streaming, production house, business, local
## Reese Witherspoon Buys Back Hello Sunshine
Reese Witherspoon bought Hello Sunshine from Candle Media in partnership with Mediawan on October 13, 2026.
## Discount Deal Details
The deal falls in the low- to mid-eight figures, representing a 94% drop from the $900 million price tag five years ago.
## Hello Sunshine Background
Hello Sunshine, a West Los Angeles-based women-forward production house founded by Reese Witherspoon in 2016, does business as Hello Sunshine.
## Acquisition Impact
The acquisition follows Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment Inc., See-Saw Films and Chernin Entertainment being added to Mediawan’s portfolio in the last four years.
## Mediawan's Strategy
Mediawan aims to preserve boutique studio independence while giving producers access to a broader pool of talent, IP and resources.
## Future Outlook
Hello Sunshine will leverage Mediawan’s international distribution and brand collaborations for growth.
## Key takeaway

Reese Witherspoon bought Hello Sunshine from Candle Media at a steep discount, cutting its value from $900 million to under $50 million.