![]() ![]() Unfortunately for the Walt Disney World Resort, they could not make an offer that met Rowling’s vision for her Wizarding World franchise. Rowling was prepared to sign a deal allowing Walt Disney World to use her theme in the Magic Kingdom theme park. Is Harry Potter Disney or Universal?ĭisney did have a chance to get in on the Harry Potter franchise by adding the theme to Disney Parks, but they let it slip away. In addition, Disney displayed their ability to negotiate with Rowling when negotiating its theme park rights. Warner Brothers has significant time and money invested in Harry Potter. First, they would need to generate an offer that both Rowling and Warner Brothers would accept, which is not likely. In reality, Disney could still buy Harry Potter, but the chances are slim. Warner Brother bought the rights only one year after the first book was published.īefore the Walt Disney Disney company was able to make an offer, the first of the Harry Potter movies was already being filmed under the agreement with Warner Brothers. Why Didn’t Disney get the Wizarding Franchise?ĭisney did not get film rights to the Harry Potter series because Warner Bros beat them to the punch. Publishing Rights: Scholastic owns publishing rights in the US, and Bloomsbury owns publishing rights in the UK. ![]() Intellectual Property Rights: Owned exclusively by JK Rowling. ![]()
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