2025 was a standout year for Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products ANZ, driven by a global call to ‘LOOK UP’ as “SUPERMAN,” DC Studios’ first feature-length film under the new leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran, soared into cinemas. The blockbuster ignited a wave of product launches across EB Games & Zing Pop Culture, Kmart, Target and more.
“SUPERMAN” was a hit; but it wasn’t the only one. Hot collaborations — most notably The White Lotus x CAMILLA collection — captured the fashion world’s attention. We saw continued growth in cultural moments like Book Week adding further spark, with Krispy Kreme offering free Harry Potter-inspired doughnuts to fans in costume who said “Accio”.
The year culminated in multiple wins at the Licensing Excellence Awards, both locally and internationally, with honors including Best Licensed Promotion and Best FMCG Product & Promotion for BATMAN Day x Uber Australia, Best Softlines Product for The White Lotus x CAMILLA, and Best Live Experiences & Events for Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience.
As we look ahead to another landmark year of Warner Bros. Discovery content in 2026, our commitment remains the same – driving innovation that fuels new business and elevates fan experiences around the world.
TRUTH. JUSTICE. WHATEVER. A NEW ERA OF SUPERGIRL IS COMING.
Fans will be able to experience DC Studios’ next feature film in June 2026, when Warner Bros. Pictures releases “SUPERGIRL” in theaters and IMAX® around the world. Starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of SUPERGIRL/Kara Zor-El, Craig Gillespie directed the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira.
In the film, an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, and Kara Zor-El, aka SUPERGIRL, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
Released in December, the SUPERGIRL teaser trailer quickly became a viral hit, amassing more than 20 million views within its first 72 hours on YouTube and exploding across TikTok, sparking widespread conversation around the character, representation and the next phase of the DC Universe.
ANOTHER ICONIC YEAR FOR LOONEY TUNES!
The most iconic and recognisable characters in animation are charging into 2026 with a fresh wave of energetic and innovative partnerships that highlight just how timeless the Looney Tunes truly are.
To celebrate Space Jam’s 30th anniversary, the Tune Squad lit up the NBL with a special ‘Space Jam’ round that saw teams unveil bespoke, filminspired jerseys. From there, the Tunes took their antics to the Italian Alps for the Milano Winter Olympics, delivering incharacter appearances, merchandise, and lively onground moments as they cheered on athletes.
Building on the momentum of the anniversary, February introduced an exciting world-first partnership between the Looney Tunes and Sports Star Academy unveiling nationally through a weather-cross on Sunrise. Commencing in the term 2 school holidays, this collaboration will bring the Looney Tunes to life across Sport Star Academy’s national network of football and basketball camps, blending character-led storytelling with structured sports participation for children aged 4-12. Designed to prioritise fun, confidence and participation over performance, the program introduces a new model for entertainment-led physical activity at the grassroots level.
Activities are themed after the Looney Tunes characters, with examples including “Hop Like Bugs Bunny” agility drills, “Run Like Road Runner” speed challenges, “Tweety Targets” accuracy exercises and “Daffy Duck’s Quack Attack” shooting activities. Each camp is supported by co-branded the Looney Tunes x Sport Star Academy kits with exclusive merchandise.
All up, it’s another powerhouse year — from standout Looney Tunes collaborations to the buzz of the SUPERGIRL film release and the magic of Harry Potter’s 25th anniversary. Each moment fuels fan passion in its own way, proving just how strongly these worlds continue to resonate.
25 YEARS OF HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE
With 2026 marking 25 Years of Magic since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first enchanted audiences on the big screen, and with 10 years of new Harry Potter content coming to HBO Max beginning in 2027, now has never been a better time to get involved.
When Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone premiered on 16 November 2001, it brought the wizarding world to filmgoers, shattering box office records to become the highest-grossing film of the year. That magical moment launched an eight-film phenomenon that grossed more than $7.7 billion globally, cementing Harry Potter as one of the most beloved entertainment franchises of all time.
Now, 25 years later, the magic is stronger than ever, and Harry Potter remains one of pop-culture’s most enduring icons. Ahead of the highly anticipated HBO Original series, currently in production at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and set to premiere in 2027, Warner Bros. Discovery is inviting fans everywhere to unite for a special celebration of the wizarding world’s enduring legacy.
Wands at the ready — between Chadstone’s 25th anniversary themed takeover to Harry Potter’s Birthday celebration, Book Week takeover, fresh LEGO sets like the Hogwarts Castle Sorting Ceremony and Luna Lovegood’s House, plus new spell-binding releases from EB Games & Zing Pop Culture, Harry Potter’s milestone year is shaping up to be nothing short of enchanting.
HARRY POTTER TAKES OVER CHADSTONE THIS APRIL
To kick off celebrations in Australia, a special Harry Potter 25th anniversary takeover will transform Chadstone, the largest retail and lifestyle destination in the Southern Hemisphere, this April.
Fans of all ages are invited to enjoy a range of Harry Potter themed activities in-centre during the April school holidays, with magical surprises around every corner.
Chadstone will be transformed into an engaging Harry Potter environment, never before seen in Australia. Gryffindors, Slytherins, Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws alike will be enchanted by the activities that bring a touch of magic from the world of Harry Potter into the Muggle world.
This article also appeared in Edition 53 of The Bugg Report Magazine
