This was stated by Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney. According to her, the companies did discuss investments and Disney's stake in Epic Games, although there are currently no negotiations for a full acquisition of the studio.
In 2024, Disney invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games and acquired approximately 9% of the company's shares. The partnership involves creating an entertainment universe related to Fortnite.
We have a great partnership and a number of releases planned for the next two years that will demonstrate the value of this collaboration.
Reports of a possible acquisition of Epic Games remain rumors. Judging by Walden's words, Disney is currently focused on developing its existing partnership with the creators of Fortnite. There are no talks about acquiring the company.