A Lego leaker has claimed that all Lego Marvel games have been put on hold for the foreseeable future, and that the next Lego game will be based on a major Warner Bros. IP, but not Harry Potter. The information, shared via social media, suggests a shift in strategy for the Lego game franchise, which has seen longer gaps between releases in recent years.
Leaker Details and Context
The leaker, who is not a video game insider but a Lego enthusiast, stated that Lego Marvel games are 'on hold for the unforeseeable future.' They also indicated that the next Lego game will be a 'major Warner Bros. IP,' explicitly ruling out Harry Potter. This comes ahead of the expected follow-up to Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight, which was released this year.
Historically, Lego movie games were released frequently, with two or three titles per year during the Xbox 360 era. However, the gap between new releases has widened significantly. The last new Lego game before this year's Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight was Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga in 2022, and the next one may not arrive until around 2030.
Warner Bros. and Lego's Relationship
Warner Bros., which owns DC Comics, has been the publisher for many Lego games, including those based on Marvel properties. The decision to shelve Marvel games may reflect the oddity of Warner Bros. producing games based on a rival comic book universe. While both parties benefited financially in the past, the longer development times now make such collaborations less practical.
Warner Bros. has recently highlighted the success of Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight in a financial report, noting it as the most critically acclaimed Lego movie game to date. This suggests continued interest in the Lego franchise, but the focus may shift to Warner's own IP.
Possible Next Lego Game
The leaker's statement rules out Harry Potter and Dune as the next game, leaving speculation about what IP might be used. Possibilities include another Batman game, other DC Comics characters, or even unexpected choices like Lego Mad Max or Lego Looney Tunes. Lord of the Rings is another candidate, but rights ownership is unclear, possibly involving Amazon or Embracer Group.
Given the upcoming Superman film 'Man of Tomorrow' in July, a Lego Superman game could be a tie-in, though a 2030 release would not align with the film's premiere. The next game's identity remains unconfirmed, and fans await official announcements.
For now, the future of Lego games appears to be firmly within Warner Bros.' own IP, with Marvel titles shelved indefinitely. The specific game and its release date are yet to be announced.
