Warner Bros. Games President David Haddad Announces Departure After 12 Years

Haddad will remain for three months to assist with the leadership transition as Warner Bros. Games looks to recover from recent challenges.

David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. Games, is stepping down after 12 years, with plans to stay on for three months to oversee the transition to new leadership.
Haddad's tenure saw successes such as the billion-dollar hit 'Hogwarts Legacy' and the long-running 'Mortal Kombat' franchise, but also challenges like the underperformance of 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.'
The 2024 release of 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League' was a financial disappointment, reportedly losing $200 million and leading to layoffs at developer Rocksteady Studios.
Warner Bros. Discovery leadership emphasized the timing of Haddad's departure during a lighter release schedule to minimize disruption to ongoing projects and future plans.
The company plans to focus on leveraging its top intellectual properties, including 'Harry Potter,' 'Mortal Kombat,' and 'Game of Thrones,' while shifting toward live-service and mobile gaming strategies.