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2026
Warner Bros. names Hogwarts Legacy 2 a top-priority game project in shareholder letter
In its latest letter to shareholders, Warner Bros. signaled that Hogwarts Legacy 2 is one of the company's top-priority game projects for the coming years, beyond just being "in development". The sequel follows the 2023 release Hogwarts Legacy, which sold over 30 million copies worldwide and exceeded Warner's internal expectations. Official statements said the games business needs to contribute a larger share of the group's profits, with Hogwarts Legacy 2 as a key pillar, and that the newly formed games division after the Warner Bros. Games and Paramount Game Studios merger is concentrating resources on top-earning IP such as Harry Potter. Details of the sequel's content have not been announced.
2026
Paramount and Warner Bros. combination to be named Skydance
The New York Times reported that the combination ("mash-up") of Paramount and Warner Bros. will be called Skydance.
2026
Paramount wins takeover of Warner Bros
Reuters reports that Paramount has won its takeover of Warner Bros after settling lawsuits brought by states and unions.
2022
Warner Bros. contests Village Roadshow lawsuit
Warner Bros. responded to Village Roadshow’s lawsuit, calling it frivolous and saying the dispute belongs in arbitration; it said it expected the case to be resolved in its favor.
2022
Village Roadshow sues Warner Bros. over film-release strategy
Village Roadshow sued Warner Bros. for breach of contract, alleging that the studio harmed the value of its franchise by releasing a sequel on HBO Max and in theaters at the same time.
2022
Village Roadshow sues Warner Bros. over Matrix release
Village Roadshow Entertainment Group filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros., alleging that the same-day streaming release of The Matrix Resurrections and moving up its release date breached their contract. The suit also alleges Warner Bros. moved the release date to drive HBO Max subscriptions.
2021
Denny's runs Matrix-themed Twitch activation
Denny's ran a Matrix-themed livestream activation on Twitch with streamer Hungrybox, in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures. The activation promoted The Matrix Resurrections and included promotional offers for Denny's.
2021
Warner Bros. acquires worldwide rights to The Fallout
Warner Bros. Pictures acquired the worldwide rights to the film The Fallout. The film is slated for exclusive release on HBO Max where available, with Warner Bros. Pictures distributing it in the remaining international markets.
2021
Nifty's and Warner Bros. announce NFT partnership
Nifty's announced a partnership with Warner Bros. to introduce a collection of limited-edition NFTs featuring characters from Space Jam: A New Legacy.
2021
Warner Bros. acquires the Marvin Gaye biopic project
Warner Bros. acquired the Marvin Gaye biopic project, titled “What's Going On.” Production was expected to begin the following year, with a 2023 release date being considered.
2021
Mortal Kombat film released in overseas markets
The Mortal Kombat film was released in 17 overseas markets during the weekend before April 12, 2021, and had earned $10.7 million at the time of reporting.
2021
Warner Bros’ Nemesis system patent set to stand
The article reported that the US Patent and Trademark Office would allow Warner Bros’ Nemesis system patent to stand starting 23 February 2021, after multiple unsuccessful attempts.
2021
Warner Bros. Pictures acquires worldwide rights to The Fallout
Warner Bros. Pictures acquired worldwide rights to The Fallout; the film was planned for exclusive release on HBO Max where available and distribution by Warner Bros. Pictures in remaining international markets.
2020
Spread Group expands Warner Bros. partnership into new markets
Spread Group expanded its partnership with Warner Bros. to bring 14 Warner Bros. brands to target markets in the UK, US, Canada and Australia.
2020
Volaris unveiled Wonder Woman aircraft livery
Volaris and Warner Bros. Pictures cooperated on a special Wonder Woman livery for a Volaris Airbus A320neo to promote the film “Wonder Woman 1984.” The airline unveiled the livery to the public on Dec. 11.
2020
Warner Bros. faces backlash over its 2021 simultaneous streaming and theatrical release plan
Warner Bros. faced criticism from filmmaker Christopher Nolan and movie-theater chain AMC over its plan to release all 17 of its 2021 movies on HBO Max the same day they reached US theaters. AMC issued a rebuke, and Nolan criticized the plan and how it was reportedly handled.
2020
Warner Bros. responds to criticism of The Witches character design
Warner Bros. addressed criticism of the Grand High Witch’s design, saying the design was not intended to represent people with limb differences.
2020
Former Warner Bros. executive sues over alleged discrimination and retaliation
Former Warner Bros. marketing executive Susan Steen sued the studio, alleging gender-based discrimination and retaliation. Warner Bros. denied the allegations and said it would present the facts through the legal process.
2020
Warner Bros. and Rocksteady Studios reveal Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Warner Bros. and Rocksteady Studios officially revealed the new game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The game is scheduled for release in 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
2020
Fortnite secures film-screening rights for Movie Nite
Fortnite forged a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to screen selected films in its in-game Movie Nite feature, with the films available to players varying by territory.