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Rooster Teeth

Produces original entertainment content and media

Overview

Rooster Teeth creates and distributes original entertainment content for a global community, starting from the web series Red vs. Blue. It produces shows like RWBY, The Rooster Teeth Podcast, and daily videos across broadcast, live-action, and animation studios, and monetizes via subscriptions, advertising, e-commerce, and live events. Its products include direct-to-consumer memberships, a video-first podcast network, gaming lifestyle partnerships, and live experiences, supported by a world-class animation and production capacity. The company differentiates itself with a large, engaged fan base and a multi-channel approach that blends animation, live-action, and podcasts, plus a Studios division that collaborates with creators and partners; its goal is to entertain and connect fans worldwide while building a sustainable, community-driven media brand under Otter Media (WarnerMedia).

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About Rooster Teeth

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Why Rooster Teeth is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer SoftwareEntertainmentGaming

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.8M

Headquarters

Austin, TX

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • October 2026's Bad Toys reunites Burnie Burns and Matt Hullum for theatrical development.
  • Rooster Teeth's website relaunched in 2025 with Morning Somewhere and classic show revivals.
  • Viz Media greenlit RWBY Volume 10 in July 2026, validating Rooster Teeth-created IP.

What critics are saying

  • Warner Bros. Discovery shut Rooster Teeth in March 2024 after a decade-long loss streak.
  • RWBY now sits at Viz Media, stripping Rooster Teeth of its strongest franchise.
  • Bad Toys stalling ends Box Canyon's only visible engine for revenue and relevance.

What makes Rooster Teeth unique

  • Burnie Burns reacquired Rooster Teeth in February 2025 through Box Canyon Productions.
  • Rooster Teeth still commands legacy fandom around Red vs. Blue, Camp Camp, and podcasts.
  • The brand spans video, audio, animation, and live-action IP built since 2003.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3.8M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-50%

2 year growth

-50%
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Aug 13th, 2025
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Feb 7th, 2025
Rooster Teeth: Press Release

Rooster Teeth to Find a New Home with the Brand’s Original Creator Burnie Burns at Box Canyon Productions

Cord Cutters News
Feb 5th, 2025
Rooster Teeth Revived by Co-Founder Burns

Rooster Teeth is making a comeback after Warner Bros. Discovery closed it in early 2024. Co-founder Burnie Burns has acquired the brand and many assets through Box Canyon Productions. Burns announced a 2025 slate, including classic show revivals and new projects. The acquisition details are unclear, but fans are hopeful for a return to Rooster Teeth's fan-centric roots. This revival highlights the potential for independent, community-driven content in the evolving media landscape.

Tegna
Jul 6th, 2024
Animated series RWBY gets new home after Rooster Teeth closure

VIZ Media, who partnered with Rooster Teeth to publish a manga series based on the stories of the Huntsmen and Huntresses of Remnant, will acquire the nine-season original run of the "RWBY" animated program.

VentureBeat
Mar 28th, 2024
Rooster Teeth to launch final Red vs Blue season as a movie

Rooster Teeth to launch final Red vs Blue season as a movie.

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