January 9, 2026 – Today, SEGA CORPORATION and Rovio announce a significant strategic evolution in the management of its globally celebrated Angry Birds brand licensing. The brand’s worldwide licensing activities will now be unified under SEGA’s transmedia licensing operations. This change is a natural next step following SEGA’s acquisition of Rovio in 2023 and signals a powerful joint commitment to the long-term growth and expansion of the Angry Birds universe.
The integration directly supports the core goals of SEGA’s acquisition of Rovio, which aimed to rapidly expand both companies’ fanbases by sharing know-how and supporting the cross-platform expansion of Rovio’s IP using SEGA’s extensive capabilities. By joining forces, Rovio and SEGA are now positioned to uncover new synergies and reach more territories than ever before, leveraging SEGA’s successful ‘recipe’ for building brand longevity, much as it did with Sonic the Hedgehog.
The new arrangement introduces a consolidated, global strategy for both consumer products (CP) and location-based entertainment (LBE), and also allows for Rovio and SEGA to pursue direct licensing relationships worldwide, with a key focus on the US, UK, and Japan.
“We are incredibly excited about the opportunities that come with uniting our licensing activities with SEGA,” said Hanna Valkeapää-Nokkala, Rovio VP of Transmedia. “This contributes directly to our transmedia goals with the Angry Birds IP. Together, we are more capable of providing amazing experiences, products, and location-based entertainment to even more Angry Birds fans in more locations around the world, and across many different touchpoints.”
To execute this strengthened strategy on a regional level, the partnership plans to activate a robust network of expert licensing agents for consumer products in key territories, which include the EU, the Middle East, South Korea, South America and Latin America, China and SEA, Australia and New Zealand, as well as India.
This strategic shift is a cornerstone of a significant, long-term investment in the Angry Birds brand roadmap. It comes ahead of a big year for the franchise, as the highly anticipated third animated film, The Angry Birds Movie 3, is scheduled to hit theaters on December 23, 2026. With the brand now united under SEGA’s transmedia expertise, the film is poised to be an unforgettable major brand beat, driving demand for innovative and tailor-made licensed products across the globe.
“Angry Birds is an IP cherished worldwide, and this marks an incredible opportunity to explore fresh, innovative avenues to propel the brand to unprecedented heights,” said Justin Scarpone, SEGA EVP, Global Head of Transmedia. “By fully integrating Angry Birds into SEGA’s global licensing framework, the combined strength of these organizations is poised to unlock the brand’s true potential. Fans and partners can look forward to a renewed chapter for Angry Birds that’s stronger, bolder, and more supported than ever before.”
Rovio and SEGA are confident that this unified approach will enhance brand consistency, drive growth, and offer licensees new avenues for collaboration, ensuring the Angry Birds IP continues to craft joy and entertainment for a new generation of fans.
For inquiries regarding Angry Birds licensing opportunities, please feel free to contact the team using the email address provided below:
• NA/LATAM/EU – soalicensing@segaamerica.com
• APAC & The Middle East – soj_licensing_development@sega.com