Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. (SMEJ) and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (SPE) said they had completed their acquisition of an equity interest in Peanuts Holdings LLC from WildBrain Ltd. The companies announced the signing of a definitive agreement on December 19, 2025.
SMEJ and SPE acquired approximately 41% of the equity interest previously held by WildBrain. They now collectively own 80% of Peanuts Holdings, which will become a consolidated subsidiary of SMEJ.
The family of Charles M. Schulz, creator of “PEANUTS,” retains a 20% ownership stake in the intellectual property. Working closely with the family, SMEJ and SPE plan to carry forward the brand’s legacy and pursue long-term business expansion by drawing on the strengths of Sony Group.
