Disney and Penguin Random House Announce Expanded Licensing Agreement
Disney Publishing and Penguin Random House LLC have signed a new licensing agreement that will see the creation of more beloved stories and original content for fans of all ages.
For those who don’t know, Penguin Random House and Disney have worked together to bring iconic stories to fans for more than two decades. Since 2023, Penguin has handled the sales and distribution for Disney’s adult and children’s print books.
The expanded licensing agreement took effect May 1, 2025.
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“We are honored to grow our long-time collaboration with The Walt Disney Company,” said Christopher Angelilli, SVP and Editor-in-Chief, Licensed Publishing, Random House Children’s Books.
“Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and 20th Century Fox properties are brimming with opportunities to reach young readers with entertaining content. Additionally, we are beyond excited to work with National Geographic Kids and carry forward its commitment to educating the next generation about the wonders of our world.”
The New Agreement Will See a Ton of New Content
Under the deal, Penguin Random House will license content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic. The agreement will cover both young adult and adult novels, manga, reference books, and more.
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“At Disney, we are storytellers at heart, with characters that appeal to every age and stage of life. These agreements with PRH will enable us to reach even more fans to extend the adventures of the characters they love,” said Tonya Agurto, SVP, Publisher, New IP & Global Business Development, Disney Publishing.
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I, for one, can’t wait to see what Disney and Penguin cook up!
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