Blizzard's Big Plans Beyond Gaming

Blizzard Entertainment is a company known for its video games. But, it seems they have bigger plans. Blizzard's president, Johanna Faries, recently talked about the company's future. She mentioned that Blizzard is not just about games. They want to explore other forms of entertainment. This includes movies and TV shows. Faries talked about the company's iconic universes. She believes these worlds can go beyond games. She thinks they can be adapted into different media. She also talked about the importance of being careful with these adaptations. Not everything will work, and execution is key. Faries also mentioned the importance of being a beacon of joy and magic. She wants Blizzard to continue to be a leader in the entertainment industry. This is a big goal, but it's clear that Blizzard is thinking big. Blizzard has experience with film adaptations. The 2016 Warcraft movie was a big hit. It was one of the highest-grossing video game movies of all time. Despite mixed reviews, it showed that Blizzard can make movies. There have been rumors about Netflix working on adaptations of Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft. But, these projects were reportedly scrapped. This was after a lawsuit between Activision Blizzard and Netflix. It's unclear if these projects will ever happen. BlizzCon 2026 is official, and after missing 4 BlizzCons in 6 years, Blizzard aims to "meaningfully elevate" the event. This is a big deal for fans. BlizzCon is a huge event for Blizzard fans. It's a chance for them to see new games and meet other fans. It's also a chance for Blizzard to show off their new projects. This year, Blizzard wants to make it even better.