Warner Bros. Games has announced plans to return to its biggest franchises in 2027 and 2028, following a period of resets and challenges. The publisher's leader highlighted upcoming releases after recent flops and studio changes. This comes amid speculation about sequels to popular titles like Hogwarts Legacy.
Warner Bros. Games, known for hits like Hogwarts Legacy and the Batman: Arkham series, is planning a resurgence. In a recent interview with Variety, Warner Bros. Discovery leader JB Perrette described 2025 as a "reset" year for the company, during which it was "distracted" by pursuing "too many IPs with too broad a set of studios." This followed setbacks including the 2024 release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which underperformed, leading to layoffs in late 2025, the shuttering of Monolith Productions, and the cancellation of a Wonder Woman project.
For 2026, WB Games has two confirmed releases: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Dragon Fire, a mobile game inspired by Game of Thrones. Perrette emphasized that the "real fruits will start coming in 27-28 when we return to some of our biggest franchises," though he did not name specific titles.
Speculation among players points to a Hogwarts Legacy sequel, which is confirmed to be in production and rumored for a 2027 launch. Other rumored projects include a new Batman game from Rocksteady Studios and a fighting game from NetherRealm Studios, potentially another Mortal Kombat title by 2028. These developments aim to build on the success of Hogwarts Legacy from 2023.
Perrette's comments signal WB Games' intent to refocus on its iconic IPs after recent disappointments. No further details on the franchises were provided in the interview.
