Disney's $1.5 Billion Investment in Epic Games for New Universe Connected to Fortnite

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games are teaming up to create a new expansive games and entertainment universe that will integrate beloved Disney stories and experiences with the popular game Fortnite. Disney will invest $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games for the multiyear project, which aims to offer opportunities for consumers to play, watch, shop, and engage with content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more. The collaboration will be powered by Unreal Engine and is expected to bring together the Disney and Fortnite communities in groundbreaking ways.