Warner Bros Misses Game Launch, Gaming Revenue Plummets 48%

Warner Bros experienced a significant 48% drop in gaming revenue last quarter, attributed to the absence of game releases and the underperformance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The shortcomings of the game, including high expectations not being met and disappointing sales figures, combined with the cancellation of expansions for popular titles like Hogwarts Legacy, posed challenges for the company. Despite these setbacks in gaming, Warner Bros successfully launched a Minecraft movie, which emerged as the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far. The movie has grossed nearly $900 million globally, highlighting the studio’s winning streak in the film sector even as its gaming division struggles.

Warner Bros reported a 48% decline in gaming revenue due to a lack of new game releases and the underwhelming performance of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, alongside the cancellation of expansions for existing titles.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, developed by Rocksteady, expands the universe established by the studio in the acclaimed Batman: Arkham series. However, the transition from the beloved Arkham style to a co-op shooter set in a wider open world was met with mixed reactions. Fans criticized the genre switch and the game's final chapter for feeling rushed, crashing expectations set by Rocksteady's prior success. Meanwhile, the upcoming return to single-player storytelling with a new Batman game hints at the developer's intention to return to its roots.