Disney Not in Talks to Buy Epic Games

Summary

GX ESPORTS shares an update clarifying that Disney is not currently discussing a full acquisition of Epic Games. Disney has had serious conversations about an investment and equity stake, referring to its $1.5 billion deal from 2024. The distinction matters to gamers following Epic’s ownership and future.

New post from @hypex

DISNEY ISN'T IN TALKS TO BUY EPIC GAMES

  • Disney President & CCO Dana Walden was asked if Disney has talked about buying Epic.. She said Disney had "very serious conversations about an investment & an equity stake" (the $1.5B deal from 2024)

  • On buying the whole company: "Those are not the conversations we're having right now"

[From Dana Walden's interview with Bloomberg - First Noticed by @BoardwalkTimes]
Published: October 01, 2026
Disney Not in Talks to Buy Epic Games
PostPing • Your feed to Discord • X

The latest from GX ESPORTS

Fortnite Shop Leak: Rare Item Returns Tonight

GX ESPORTS shares a leaked Fortnite shop lineup featuring rare returns, including Roar after 349 days, Fishbone Cleaver and Furrocious Shadow after 343 days, and …