<2>Charlie Brown Now Works for Sony
<3>The Peanuts Franchise Under New Ownership
Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment have officially acquired 80 percent of the Peanuts franchise, solidifying the company’s position as the sole owner of the beloved characters. The deal, which was < class="link" href="https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/sony-is-buying-peanuts-022341467.html" target="_blank">announced in December 2025, is valued at $460 million. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the history of the Peanuts franchise, which has been a staple of popular culture for over seven decades.
<3>A Brief History of Peanuts
The Peanuts universe was created by Charles M. Schulz in 1950 as a comic strip. Since then, the franchise has grown exponentially, spawning numerous animated series, cartoon musicals, and movies. The characters, particularly Charlie Brown and his pet dog Snoopy, have become household names, with phrases like “Good grief!” and “Blockhead!” becoming ingrained in popular culture.
<3>The Acquisition: What It Means for Peanuts
The acquisition of the Peanuts franchise by Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment is