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Overview
Rooster Teeth creates and distributes original entertainment for a global community, rooted in Red vs. Blue and including shows like RWBY, The Rooster Teeth Podcast, and daily talent videos across animation, live-action, and broadcast. It monetizes through subscriptions, ads, e-commerce, and live events, plus partnerships and its video-first podcast network. It differentiates itself with a large, active fan base, multi-channel content, and a global footprint that supports co-creation with creators and partners. Its goal is to entertain and connect fans worldwide while building a sustainable, community-centric media brand under Otter Media (WarnerMedia).
About Rooster Teeth
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$3.8M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Burnie Burns' February 2025 acquisition enables direct revenue.
- 4 million community drives subscription and e-commerce growth.
- RTX expo relaunches capturing full live event profits.
What critics are saying
- Box Canyon lacks Warner resources, cancels projects in 6 months.
- Viz Media owns RWBY, diverts all licensing revenue now.
- Geoff Ramsey rejects collaboration, fractures community in 12 months.
What makes Rooster Teeth unique
- Revives classics like Red vs. Blue as theatrical movie.
- Burnie Burns leads fan-centric independent revival model.
- RWBY taps western anime with 45 million subscribers.
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Funding
Total Funding
$3.8M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Industry standards
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 25%1 year growth
↑ 25%2 year growth
↑ 25%Rooster Teeth regularly works with ExpressVPN to offer its audience special deals.
Rooster Teeth to Find a New Home with the Brand’s Original Creator Burnie Burns at Box Canyon Productions
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.
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.
Rooster Teeth to launch final Red vs Blue season as a movie.
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About Rooster Teeth
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$3.8M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
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