A closer look at “Disney’s Dana Walden Responds to Epic Games Acquisition Rumors: ‘Not the Conversations We’”, exactly as the source publishes it. Walden emphasized the value of the collaboration, but stopped short of confirming any buyout plans. Former Disney and TikTok executive Kevin Mayer said new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro may need “bold steps” like buying Epic to boost the stock, which has slumped over the past decade. Tech reporter Alex Heath claims some senior Disney executives want to pursue an acquisition, while others oppose it.
Epic remains founder-controlled, with CEO Tim Sweeney holding majority voting power, making any deal contingent on his approval. Disney has explored gaming acquisitions before, reportedly eyeing Electronic Arts in 2023 before EA was sold to Saudi Arabia’s PIF. Beyond Fortnite, Disney uses Epic’s Unreal Engine for shows like The Mandalorian. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.