Sony has finalized the purchase of an 80 percent stake in the Peanuts franchise for $460 million, consolidating the beloved characters under its umbrella. The deal, announced in December 2025 after regulatory approvals, builds on Sony Music Japan's existing 39 percent ownership since 2018.

Sony is acquiring the remaining 41 percent from Canadian firm WildBrain, transforming Peanuts into a fully owned Sony subsidiary. This acquisition significantly expands Sony's intellectual property portfolio, bringing iconic characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy under its control.