News/Deal/Jan 8, 2026

Disney completes its roughly 2% equity investment in WEBTOON

Disney and WEBTOON Entertainment announced on January 8, 2026 that they had completed agreements that include Disney's roughly 2% equity stake in WEBTOON and plans for a new digital comics platform. The deal is small for Disney, but it adds a digital publishing partner to its consumer products and content reach.

  • Disney holds an approximately 2% equity stake in WEBTOON Entertainment
  • Agreements announced as completed on January 8, 2026
  • Plans include a digital comics platform built around Disney characters and stories
Source
WEBTOON Entertainment shareholder letter (SEC Form 8-K, March 3, 2026)
Jan 8, 2026
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