Part 3/10:
During the recent quarterly earnings call, Disney unveiled multiple initiatives aimed at rekindling its relevance and profitability. Notably, Iger announced a hefty $1.5 billion investment into Epic Games and the creation of a new Disney Universe—an ambitious project designed to integrate Disney’s iconic characters and stories into popular gaming platforms.
Disney emphasized collaborations with Epic Games, the studio behind Fortnite, as a strategic move to build a new entertainment universe that would blend Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more into an immersive, interactive experience. Fans and gamers could look forward to creating their own stories, sharing content, and expressing fandom through these digital worlds powered by Unreal Engine technology.