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Warner Bros. Discovery is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate based in New York City. The company works in the following areas: film, television, cable networks and publishing operations.

The following is a list of major assets that are owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. As of 2025, the company's assets are reported under two segments: Streaming and Studios (which consists of the film and television studios, alongside the company's consumer products, licensing and publishing divisions as well as HBO, HBO Max and WBD's video game division) and Global Linear Networks (which consists of the company's domestic and international television portfolio including its entertainment, lifestyle, news, sports networks and Discovery+).[1]

Streaming and Studios

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Warner Bros. Entertainment

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Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group

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Warner Bros. Television Group

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Warner Bros. Streaming

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Home Box Office, Inc.

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TNT Sports International

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Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences

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Global Linear Networks

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The Cartoon Network, Inc.

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Entertainment, Factual & Lifestyle Group

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CNN Worldwide

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TNT Sports

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Warner Bros. Discovery International

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Americas

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Asia-Pacific

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Europe, Middle East and Africa

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Former assets

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Divested

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Dormant or shuttered

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These are Warner Bros. Discovery divisions which have been closed or folded into another part of the company.

See also

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References

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, Inc. is an American multinational mass media conglomerate that operates a broad portfolio of assets in , television programming, cable and broadcast networks, streaming services, and digital media. Formed on April 8, 2022, through the merger of (a subsidiary of ) and , the company combines legacy Hollywood studios with reality and lifestyle content creators, resulting in ownership of major properties such as , , , TNT, , and the streaming platform Max. As of 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery structures its operations into two primary divisions: Streaming & Studios, encompassing Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, , , and related content production; and Global Linear Networks, including unscripted networks like , , TLC, and , alongside sports assets under TNT Sports. The conglomerate's assets generate revenue through content licensing, advertising, and subscriber fees, though it has faced challenges from cord-cutting trends and substantial debt loads exceeding $40 billion inherited from the merger. In October 2025, amid strategic reviews, the company is evaluating potential sales or separations to optimize its holdings, highlighting ongoing adaptations to a consolidating media landscape.

Studios Segment

Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group

The Motion Picture Group is the feature film production and distribution division of Warner Bros. Discovery's Studios segment, focusing on theatrical and home entertainment releases. Established as a key component of , the group handles live-action and animated motion pictures under its umbrella studios. It is co-chaired and co-CEO'd by and Pamela Abdy, who assumed leadership roles in 2022 to oversee creative and business strategies. In July 2025, the group implemented a initiative, resulting in the elimination of approximately 10% of its across departments including , distribution, production, strategy, operations, and theatrical operations, as part of adapting to a global structure transition amid Warner Bros. Discovery's broader corporate realignment. This followed an internal assessment of its operational framework earlier in the year. The group's primary assets include:
  • Warner Bros. Pictures: The flagship studio responsible for producing and distributing major theatrical films, including franchises such as those based on DC Comics properties (in coordination with ) and other high-profile titles. Founded in 1923 as part of the original brothers' enterprise, it remains the core entity for prestige and blockbuster releases.
  • New Line Cinema: A subsidiary specializing in mid-budget films, genre pictures, and independent-style productions, known for franchises like The Lord of the Rings and The Conjuring. Acquired by Turner Broadcasting in 1994 and integrated into Warner Bros. in 2008, it operates as a creative label within the group for targeted market segments.
  • Warner Bros. Pictures Animation: The animation production arm dedicated to developing and releasing animated feature films, such as series. It functions as the group's dedicated unit for family-oriented and animated content, distinct from broader animation efforts under Group.
These assets collectively contribute to Warner Bros. Discovery's content pipeline for theatrical distribution, streaming integration via platforms like Max, and international markets, with output varying annually based on project slates and performance.

Warner Bros. Television Studios


serves as the core television production entity within Warner Bros. Discovery's Studios segment, specializing in scripted and content for distribution across broadcast, cable, and streaming services. Originating from ' entry into television production in 1955, the studio has evolved to encompass multiple specialized units that develop series for platforms including , Max, and U.S. networks. As of March 2025, its operations supported over 80 active projects spanning nearly 20 outlets. The studio's scripted division, led by Warner Bros. Television as its flagship unit, focuses on live-action dramatic and comedic series. Notable productions include Ted Lasso, which aired on Apple TV+ starting in 2020, and Abbott Elementary, a network sitcom that premiered on ABC in 2021. These efforts contributed to Warner Bros. Television Group's 60 Primetime Emmy nominations in 2025, topping all studios in that category. Unscripted production falls under Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, which integrates several labels to create reality, talk, and alternative formats. Key units include Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, responsible for franchises like The Bachelor since 2002 and The Voice revival in 2012; , which handles syndicated talk shows such as (premiering its fourth season on September 15, 2025); and Shed Media, a U.K.-based producer of unscripted content. International Television Production further extends these capabilities globally, supporting localized adaptations and original formats. These assets operate amid Warner Bros. Discovery's broader corporate shifts, including a planned separation into distinct entities by mid-2025, with aligning under the Streaming & Studios division to emphasize content creation over linear distribution.

Other Production Units

, a division within Warner Bros. Discovery's Studios segment, serves as the company's interactive entertainment arm, encompassing the development, publishing, and distribution of video games across global platforms. Established in 2004 as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and rebranded to Warner Bros. Games in 2020, it leverages intellectual properties from Warner Bros. franchises such as DC Comics, , and to produce titles for consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. In 2024, the Studios segment, including Games, contributed approximately $11.8 billion in revenue, with Games focusing on high-profile releases like (2023), which generated over $1 billion in lifetime net bookings. The division operates multiple internal studios and partners with external developers. Key owned studios include Rocksteady Studios, known for the Batman: Arkham series; NetherRealm Studios, developers of the Mortal Kombat franchise; and Monolith Productions, creators of the Middle-earth games. Warner Bros. Games also maintains Portkey Games, a label dedicated to Harry Potter and Wizarding World titles, and has pursued a strategy emphasizing live-service and free-to-play models alongside single-player experiences. As of June 2025, amid Warner Bros. Discovery's announced corporate restructuring, the Games division shifted focus to four core franchises—DC Universe, Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, and an untitled fourth—to streamline operations and reduce reliance on external IPs. Additional production units in the Studios segment include specialized animation and visual effects entities not directly under the Motion Picture or Television groups. Warner Bros. Animation produces animated content for theatrical, television, and streaming distribution, with notable series like Teen Titans Go! and films such as The Lego Movie sequels. Cartoon Network Studios, integrated post-merger, develops original programming for the Cartoon Network brand, including Adventure Time and We Bare Bears, emphasizing creator-driven animation. These units support cross-segment content pipelines, generating licensed merchandise and ancillary revenue streams exceeding $500 million annually from animation libraries as of 2023.

Direct-to-Consumer Segment

Max Platform

Max is Warner Bros. Discovery's primary streaming platform, combining premium scripted content from with Warner Bros. films and series, alongside unscripted programming from Discovery networks. Launched initially as HBO Max on May 27, 2020, the service rebranded to Max in May 2023 to integrate Discovery content post-merger, emphasizing a broader content slate including kids and family programming. In May 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery reverted the branding to HBO Max to leverage the established prestige of the HBO name amid competitive pressures in the streaming market. The platform distributes Warner Bros. Discovery's owned intellectual properties, such as HBO original series like Game of Thrones prequels, DC Comics adaptations, Warner Bros. theatrical releases including franchises like , and Discovery's factual documentaries and reality shows. It maintains a library refreshed with an average of more than 40 new titles and seasons monthly, available across ad-supported and ad-free subscription tiers. Max also incorporates live channels for news and sports from affiliates like and TNT Sports, enhancing its appeal as a comprehensive entertainment hub. Subscriber growth has accelerated with international expansions and bundling options, reaching 122.3 million global subscribers by the first quarter of 2025, followed by an addition of 3.4 million in the second quarter. The service achieved profitability in its streaming segment, reporting $293 million in operating income for the second quarter of 2025 on $2.8 billion in . These metrics reflect strategic shifts, including content prioritization and ad-tier introductions, positioning Max as a key driver for Warner Bros. Discovery's operations.

Discovery+ and Bundled Services

Discovery+ is a subscription-based video-on-demand streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, specializing in non-fiction programming from networks such as HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and Animal Planet. It launched in the United States on January 4, 2021, providing access to over 55,000 episodes and original series focused on lifestyle, reality, true crime, and documentary content. Following the April 8, 2022, merger forming Warner Bros. Discovery from Discovery, Inc. and WarnerMedia, the service integrated into the company's direct-to-consumer segment, expanding its global footprint to over 50 markets. In the U.S. and , Discovery+ underwent a technical migration to the Max platform's infrastructure in March 2025, enabling shared technology for content delivery while maintaining separate branding and subscription tiers. This complements Max, which incorporated Discovery content libraries starting in May 2023, but Discovery+ continues as a standalone ad-supported or ad-free option priced at $4.99 to $8.99 monthly, targeting cord-cutters seeking specialized factual entertainment without broader scripted offerings. Internationally, it operates independently in regions like and , often featuring localized channels and originals, with subscriber counts contributing to Warner Bros. Discovery's reported 103.2 million global DTC subscribers as of Q2 2025. Bundled services form a key distribution strategy for Discovery+, integrating it into multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) packages to retain linear TV audiences. In September 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery agreed to include ad-supported tiers of Max and Discovery+ at no extra cost within ' TV Select package, reaching millions of subscribers. Similar arrangements expanded in September 2025 with , bundling Discovery+ alongside Max in its Core package for $28 monthly, following a $5 price increase to accommodate the additions. A December 2024 deal with further secured bundling rights for Max (encompassing Discovery content) across platforms, alongside renewals for linear networks, underscoring 's hybrid model blending standalone streaming with pay-TV integrations. These partnerships generated ancillary revenue, with bundled DTC options helping offset churn in traditional cable amid cord-cutting trends.

International Streaming Operations

Warner Bros. Discovery's international streaming operations primarily involve the global expansion of HBO Max, which serves as the flagship platform for premium scripted content, alongside regional deployments of Discovery+ focused on factual and lifestyle programming. Following the 2022 merger, HBO Max initiated rollouts in and , with subsequent expansions targeting over 90 markets by mid-2025. On July 22, 2025, the service launched in 12 additional countries, including , , , , Georgia, , , , , , and , enhancing accessibility to HBO originals and Warner Bros. films in these regions. Further growth occurred on October 15, 2025, with HBO Max debuting in 14 markets, such as , , , , , and others, marking a strategic push into high-growth territories with localized content offerings including series, Max originals, and sports integrations via partners like . This expansion aims to compete with dominant players like and Disney+ by leveraging exclusive Warner Bros. intellectual property, though subscriber growth has varied due to pricing strategies and content licensing deals in mature markets. In select regions like and , HBO Max integrates former libraries, while Latin American operations emphasize Spanish-dubbed content and telenovela-style adaptations. Discovery+ operates independently in , including the , , , the , and , providing over 3,500 hours of non-fiction titles from , TLC, and , often bundled with linear TV services. In , the platform faced consolidation; by 2023, it merged with in markets like , , and to streamline operations and reduce churn, reflecting Discovery's cost-cutting amid global streaming losses exceeding $4 billion annually pre-merger. These services collectively generated approximately 20% of Discovery's revenue from international subscribers as of Q2 2025, with ongoing evaluations for further bundling or divestitures amid company restructuring plans.

Networks Segment

U.S. Cable and Broadcast Networks

Warner Bros. Discovery operates approximately 20 U.S. cable networks, distributed to over 100 million pay-TV households through providers like , , and , generating revenue via and fees. These networks span , factual nonfiction, reality, , and premium scripted content, with many ranking among the top-rated in cable viewership; for instance, six of the top 10 ad-supported cable networks in 2023 were WBD properties, including TNT, TBS, TLC, , , and . Entertainment-focused basic cable channels include TBS, which airs syndicated comedies, original unscripted series, and feature films to a broad audience; TNT, emphasizing dramatic scripted shows, movies, and live sports such as NBA telecasts (with rights extending through the 2024-25 season before expiration); and , specializing in reality competitions and hidden-camera formats. (TCM) curates archival films from the mid-20th century onward, drawing from Warner Bros.' extensive library and public domain holdings for themed programming blocks. Factual and lifestyle networks dominate WBD's nonfiction portfolio, led by , launched in 1985 and featuring expeditions, engineering documentaries, and survival series that averaged 3 million prime-time viewers in recent quarters. targets home renovation and real estate content, TLC delivers personal transformation stories through reality formats, and hosts culinary contests and chef profiles, with the trio consistently outperforming peers in key demographics like adults 25-54. Additional channels include for wildlife expeditions, for criminal case reconstructions, for technological explanations, for military history, for regional cultural tales, and for medical narratives. Cooking Channel and provide specialized food preparation and programming, respectively. Animation networks cater to youth and adult audiences via , offering original and licensed cartoons since 1992; , reviving classic shorts and properties; and , a post-10 p.m. block since 2001 blending irreverent animation, sketch comedy, and acquired series for viewers 18-34. , a where WBD holds operational control alongside Hasbro's input, airs family animations and live-action educational fare. Premium subscription networks and deliver ad-free original productions, including HBO's prestige dramas and miniseries that have earned over 500 historically, alongside recent blockbusters and acquired theatrical releases. OWN, a 50-50 with since 2011, programs empowerment-themed talk shows, biopics, and reality series hosted by and guests. Warner Bros. Discovery holds no majority-owned over-the-air broadcast networks but maintains a 12.5% stake in , the smallest of the English-language broadcast "Big Five," supplying select programming in a with (75% owner) and (12.5%), structured post-2022 to prioritize syndication and sports over broad dramas.

International Networks

Warner Bros. Discovery operates a broad array of international linear television networks, distributing content across more than 200 countries and territories through localized feeds and region-specific brands in genres including sports, news, entertainment, factual programming, and children's media. These assets, managed primarily under , generated significant revenue from advertising and distribution deals as of 2023, with international networks contributing to the company's global linear portfolio alongside U.S. operations. In Europe, Eurosport stands as the continent's leading sports network, broadcasting in 20 languages and covering major events such as the Olympic Games, UEFA Champions League, and Grand Slam tennis tournaments to over 246 million cumulative households via Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 channels. The network, rebranded under the TNT Sports umbrella in select markets like the UK and Ireland as of 2025, also extends to Asia and Africa through affiliated services. Additional European assets include DMAX in Germany, focusing on factual and adventure programming; Warner TV in Germany; and in Italy, channels such as Real Time, Giallo, Nove, and children's network Boing, which emphasize lifestyle, true crime, general entertainment, and youth content respectively. In Poland, the TVN group—acquired by Discovery in August 2022 for approximately $2.8 billion—operates flagship channels like TVN (general entertainment), TVN24 (news), and TVN7 (movies and series), commanding a leading share of the national audience. Discovery Denmark provides localized factual content in Scandinavia. CNN International functions as the global news arm of CNN Worldwide, offering 24-hour multilingual coverage of international events, business, and politics to audiences outside the U.S., with bureaus in key cities like and . In , Warner Bros. Discovery's networks include Channel in , dedicated to travel and lifestyle programming, alongside pan-regional feeds of , , and tailored for local markets. operates in select Asian territories, airing Warner Bros. films and series. Latin American operations feature (formerly Warner Channel), a pay-TV network broadcasting movies, series, and originals since 1992, alongside Discovery en Español for Spanish-language factual content and TNT Sports for regional sports rights including matches. Children's programming extends globally via international versions of , , and , available in over 190 countries with dubbed content and local commissions, while factual brands like , TLC, and maintain dedicated international channels emphasizing wildlife, lifestyle, and narratives. These networks leverage Discovery's content library for distribution, though viewership has faced pressures from streaming shifts as of 2025.

Sports Rights and Operations

Warner Bros. Discovery operates sports assets primarily through its TNT Sports division in the United States and a in the and , alongside for pan-European coverage. These operations encompass linear television channels, digital platforms, and extensive broadcasting rights to major leagues and events. In the U.S., TNT Sports manages national rights for professional and college sports, distributed via TNT, TBS, and networks, supplemented by digital properties like . Internationally, holds dominant positions in Olympic and multi-sport events across , with recent integrations in select markets. In the United States, TNT Sports holds broadcasting rights to the National Basketball Association (NBA), including select live games, highlights, and digital content through a settlement agreement reached in November 2024 that expanded global and highlight rights. The division also possesses rights to National Hockey League (NHL) games through the 2027–28 season, Major League Baseball (MLB) regular-season and postseason coverage, and a portion of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship (March Madness) in partnership with CBS and Paramount Global. Additional U.S. rights include U.S. Soccer Federation matches and NASCAR events starting in 2025. Operations extend to managing NBA Digital assets, such as NBA League Pass and the NBA App, as well as NCAA.com and Bleacher Report, which reaches millions with sports news and highlights. Internationally, Warner Bros. Discovery's sports operations center on , which broadcasts over 1,000 hours of annually, including FIS World Cup events and Biathlon World Cups, alongside comprehensive coverage such as all matches until at least 2031 and exclusive Roland-Garros rights in 50 markets. maintains Olympic broadcasting rights in through 2032, in partnership with the for 2026–2032. Cycling features prominently with 300 days of live coverage per year, encompassing all Grand Tours and until at least 2030. Other rights include the through the 2030–31 season and motorsport events like the . In the United Kingdom and Ireland, TNT Sports operates as a 50/50 with , holding exclusive rights to matches (minimum 52 per season through 2028–29), , Europa League, and Conference League fixtures. The service absorbed Eurosport's UK content in February 2025, integrating rights to tennis Grand Slams, cycling, and Olympics, while adding cricket like the 2025–26 series and the . Channels include TNT Sports 1–4, with streaming via discovery+, serving premium sports programming including NBA, UFC, and MotoGP.
RegionKey RightsDuration/Notes
U.S., NHL, MLB, , NBA highlights/digital (ongoing); NHL to 2027–28; MLB regular/postseason; NCAA shared
Europe (Eurosport)Olympics, Tennis Grand Slams, Grand Tours, Olympics to 2032; to 2031; to 2030
UK/Ireland (TNT Sports JV), , , Athletics WorldsPL to 2028–29; 2025–26 exclusive; Athletics 2025

News and Information Assets

CNN serves as the primary news network under Warner Bros. Discovery's ownership, functioning as a division that encompasses television, digital, and production assets focused on news and information. Acquired through the 2022 merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, Inc., CNN operates globally with a portfolio reaching over 373 million households via CNN International. The network maintains 36 editorial offices and partners with more than 1,100 affiliates worldwide through CNN Newsource, the largest news service provider to local and international outlets. CNN United States, the core cable channel, delivers 24-hour news coverage and remains a cornerstone of the U.S. linear television landscape, though viewership has declined amid trends. HLN, formerly Headline News, operates as a companion U.S. cable network emphasizing and legal programming, retaining its position within Discovery's portfolio as of 2025. provides multilingual news services in seven languages across television, digital, and mobile platforms, targeting global audiences outside the U.S. CNN en Español functions as a Spanish-language news channel serving and U.S. viewers, integrated within Worldwide's operations. CNN Digital, including CNN.com and associated apps, ranks as the top online destination by unique visitors and video engagement metrics. Additional properties include , which produces and distributes documentaries for theatrical and broadcast release; CNN Original Series for non-scripted television content; and CNN Max, a 24/7 service launched on the Max platform in 2023. CNN Newsource supplies video and editorial content to affiliates, supporting local with global resources. As of October 2025, has announced exploration of a potential sale of its assets, including , following unsolicited interest from suitors, though no transaction has been finalized. This uncertainty follows a June 2025 plan to separate into two companies, with aligned to a global networks entity encompassing news and cable brands.

Other News Ventures

HLN is a U.S. basic cable network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery via its CNN Worldwide division. The channel, which reaches approximately 70 million pay television households as of 2023, primarily broadcasts true-crime documentaries, trial coverage, and investigative series, marking a shift from its earlier 24-hour rolling news format. Originally launched in 1982 as CNN2: Headline News—a companion to CNN providing continuous headline updates—HLN rebranded to its current name in 2008 amid programming expansions into talk shows and reality content. Following the 2022 WarnerMedia-Discovery merger forming Warner Bros. Discovery, HLN aligned more closely with Discovery's factual content ecosystem, emphasizing multi-part true-crime series produced in-house or commissioned, such as Forensic Files reruns and originals like How It Really Happened. In advertising and distribution contexts, HLN operates alongside CNN in Warner Bros. Discovery's U.S. sales structure, with dedicated revenue teams handling linear and digital ad sales for news-oriented properties. Viewership has trended toward niche audiences interested in and topics, with primetime lineups featuring hosted analysis of high-profile cases, though the network maintains limited live output compared to CNN.

Other Businesses and Investments

Consumer Products and Experiences

Warner Bros. Discovery's consumer products activities center on the licensing and distribution of merchandise tied to its film, television, and animation intellectual properties, managed through , a wholly owned specializing in creation, production, patents, copyrights, and marketing services for brands such as DC superheroes, , , and . This division facilitates partnerships with manufacturers for toys, apparel, home goods, and collectibles, generating revenue through royalty-based agreements rather than direct retail ownership. In October 2023, restructured leadership under the Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences group, appointing Robert Oberschelp as Head of Global Consumer Products to oversee licensing strategies across and international markets, succeeding Pam Lifford. Notable collaborations include multi-year deals with for DC-themed toys announced in February 2025 and for action figures and plush toys leveraging properties like integrations with Warner IPs. The company's experiences segment operates through Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, a division formalized on September 5, 2024, consolidating studio tours, retail destinations, and exhibitions focused on owned physical attractions. This unit manages at the Burbank facility, featuring backlot access, prop exhibits, and interactive sets from films like Casablanca and Batman series; Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, opened in 2012 at Leavesden Studios with immersive reconstructions; and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, launched July 15, 2023, in , showcasing similar and DC elements tailored for Asian markets. Retail assets under this division include flagship Harry Potter stores, such as the multi-level New York location opened in 2021 at 935 Broadway, offering exclusive merchandise, interactive wand experiences, and café dining derived from the franchise. Unlike theme parks, which rely on licensing to partners like Miral for (opened 2018) or Universal for attractions, these owned experiences emphasize direct control over visitor immersion and revenue from tickets, on-site sales, and events. The division reports to Simon Robinson, COO of WBD Studios, with dedicated executives for themed licensing and owned operations.

Gaming and Digital Ventures

Warner Bros. Games serves as the primary gaming division of , focusing on the development, publishing, and distribution of video games based on the company's intellectual properties, including those from DC Comics, , , and . Established through the evolution of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment following the 2022 merger, the division underwent a significant restructuring in June 2025 to concentrate resources on four core franchises: the , , , and , amid broader financial challenges including a 48% revenue drop in Q1 2025. Key development studios under Warner Bros. Games include NetherRealm Studios, responsible for the Mortal Kombat and Injustice series, with its latest title, Mortal Kombat 1, released in September 2023 and generating over $100 million in initial sales. Avalanche Software, known for open-world titles like Hogwarts Legacy (2023), which sold more than 22 million copies by December 2024, handles Harry Potter-related projects. Rocksteady Studios develops DC Universe games, including the Batman: Arkham series and the 2024 release Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, though the latter faced commercial underperformance leading to studio adjustments. TT Games, comprising Traveller's Tales and other entities, specializes in LEGO-themed action-adventure games, such as LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022), which exceeded 15 million units sold by mid-2025. WB Games Montréal contributes to Harry Potter and DC projects, with leadership elevated to oversee franchise-specific development in the 2025 restructure. Playdemic, a mobile-focused studio acquired in 2017, operates titles like Golf Clash, which has amassed over 80 million downloads since launch. Player First Games supports free-to-play efforts like MultiVersus, a platform fighter featuring Warner Bros. characters, relaunched in May 2023 with sustained player engagement through seasonal updates. In digital ventures, Warner Bros. Discovery extends gaming reach through mobile apps and online platforms, including , a subscription-based digital comics service launched in 2020 that hosts over 30,000 DC titles and reported subscriber growth to 1.5 million by early 2025. The app provides interactive digital content tied to games and media, integrating fan engagement tools and merchandise links. These efforts complement core gaming operations, though the division faces ongoing strategic reviews, with Warner Bros. Discovery exploring potential sales of gaming assets as of October 2025 amid company-wide acquisition interest. Earlier closures, such as in March 2025 after over 30 years, reflect cost-cutting measures impacting the portfolio.

Former Assets

Recently Divested Properties

In 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery completed the divestiture of its 75% interest in Network to , following an agreement announced in September 2022 that resulted in no cash consideration exchanged and an immaterial gain recorded. The company exited its U.S. regional sports business, , in 2023, which included four linear networks covering markets such as , , and the Northwest; this divestiture contributed to a $225 million decrease in revenues but a $277 million reduction in costs. In May 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery sold its 50% equity interest in , a British known for unscripted and drama content including formats like , to an undisclosed buyer for $324 million, recognizing a $203 million gain on the transaction. In October 2024, the company divested minority interests in , the all-electric international racing series, to for $217 million, yielding a $61 million gain. Warner Bros. Discovery also executed a sale-leaseback of The Burbank Studios lot, a 27-acre film production campus in , to Worthe Real Estate Group, QuadReal Property Group, and in 2024 for approximately $375 million, allowing continued operational use via lease while monetizing the real estate asset.

Shuttered or Dormant Units

, a streaming service operated by , launched on March 29, 2022, and was shuttered on April 30, 2022, less than five weeks later, following the completion of the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger that formed . The closure affected approximately 150 employees and was attributed to strategic shifts under new CEO , who prioritized integration with broader streaming platforms like HBO Max over standalone services amid declining linear TV viewership and trends. In the gaming division, closed three studios in February 2025: (known for the series), Player First Games (developer of ), and Warner Bros. Games San Diego (focused on mobile titles). These shutdowns were part of broader cost reductions in the interactive entertainment sector, reflecting challenges in achieving profitability amid high development costs and shifting consumer preferences toward models. On August 16, 2025, discontinued four HBO-branded multiplex cable channels—HBO Family, ThrillerMax, MovieMax, and OuterMax—as part of ongoing efforts to streamline linear operations in response to declining carriage fees and audience fragmentation. These niche channels, which offered specialized programming like family content and genre-specific films, had limited distribution and viewership, contributing to their elimination. The Cartoon Network website was deactivated in August 2024, redirecting visitors to the Max streaming service signup page, signaling a pivot away from standalone digital presences toward consolidated subscription video-on-demand platforms. While the linear Cartoon Network channel persists in reduced form, this move aligns with Warner Bros. Discovery's $9.1 billion impairment charge on its cable networks, highlighting diminished investments in non-streaming assets. Dormant units include Beme Inc., a short-form video app acquired by CNN in 2016 for an undisclosed sum, which ceased active development and operations post-acquisition without significant integration into core products. Similarly, international channels such as in entered dormancy after ceasing broadcasts, with content rights migrating to streaming or regional partners amid declining linear demand.

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