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Erik Feig Unveils Arena SNK Studios With About $1 Billion From Saudi-Linked Backers

The venture uses milestone‑tied financing to pursue a cross‑media franchise strategy.

Overview

  • Feig is taking the helm as CEO as the new company formally launches in mid‑October 2025.
  • Funding of roughly $1 billion comes from MiSK‑linked investors, MBC Group and SNK, with a large upfront tranche followed by milestone‑based releases.
  • The board is chaired by Majid Al‑Ibrahim and includes Feig, former Disney film chief Sean Bailey, Andreessen Horowitz partner Andrew Chen and Epic Games creative leader Charlie Wen.
  • Arena SNK plans to build franchises from video games and anime, develop film and TV, and stage international experiential events while partnering with major studios and streamers for distribution.
  • Feig will also become Executive Chairman of Picturestart, which remains standalone, as industry watchers note both the scale of Saudi funding and potential reputational considerations.