Following Warner Bros. Discovery’s announcement that it’s seeking a potential sale, Sony has stated it won’t be bidding to buy the company. According to Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki in an interview with Nikkei Asia, Sony isn’t currently interested in large acquisitions of American film studios. Instead, the company is focusing on expanding into rapidly growing markets.
According to Totoki, buying Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t expected to significantly boost Sony’s profits at the moment. He believes there’s more potential for growth in the anime market, and Sony is prioritizing expanding into these growing areas while also building strong partnerships to create unique content.
Totoki stated that Sony doesn’t currently plan any large mergers or acquisitions within the US film industry. He believes simply combining existing studios wouldn’t necessarily improve profits. Because Sony Pictures Entertainment isn’t focused on being a massive, all-encompassing platform, it can succeed independently without needing to be among the biggest companies.
The anime market is currently experiencing rapid growth worldwide, and we expect this trend to continue for several years with significant increases each year. We’re particularly focused on expanding into promising new markets, and believe strong partnerships are key to creating exciting, original anime content.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav explained that the company made its recent decision to ensure its survival in the rapidly changing media environment.
We decided to split the company into two separate media leaders, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, because we felt it was the best way to move forward, he explained.
We’re pleased others are noticing the strength of our company. We’ve had a lot of interest from potential buyers and are now carefully considering all our options to maximize the value of what we own and determine the best future direction.
The recent announcement from Warner Bros. Discovery mainly highlighted changes to their film and television businesses. However, any company purchases will also significantly affect their video game studios, including well-known developers like Rocksteady Studios (creators of the Batman: Arkham series), Avalanche Software (known for Hogwarts Legacy), and NetherRealm Studios (the team behind Mortal Kombat and Injustice).
Warner Bros. Discovery announced they are exploring options, but cautioned that this process might not lead to any changes. They don’t plan to share further updates at this time. Like with any big decision for a company of this size, shareholders and the board of directors will need to approve any final plans.
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2025-10-27 15:41