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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) operates North America's largest regional amusement park portfolio, blending thrill rides with iconic character experiences. This news hub provides investors and industry observers with timely updates on financial performance, strategic partnerships, and operational developments shaping the theme park leader.
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Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) appointed Jonathan Brudnick, partner at Sachem Head Capital, to its Board of Directors effective October 17, 2025.
Brudnick will serve as a Class III director through 2027 and join the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Board will expand from 12 to 13 directors with 11 independent members; after the announced departures of Selim Bassoul and Daniel J. Hanrahan on December 31, 2025, the Board will reduce to 11 directors, 10 independent. The company entered a cooperation agreement with Sachem Head including customary standstill, voting, and confidentiality commitments; details will be filed on Form 8-K with the SEC.
Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) announced that Executive Chairman Selim Bassoul and Lead Independent Director Daniel J. Hanrahan will step down from the Board effective Dec. 31, 2025. The Board will comprise 10 directors after their departures. Marilyn Spiegel will become non-executive Chair effective Jan. 1, 2026. Bassoul will remain as a consultant to support completion of Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, which the company expects to open in the first half of 2026. The Board said a CEO search is underway as it transitions leadership post-merger.
Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) announced that Executive Chairman Selim Bassoul and Lead Independent Director Daniel J. Hanrahan will step down from the Board effective Dec. 31, 2025. Following their departures the Board will consist of 10 directors, and Marilyn Spiegel will become non-executive Chair effective Jan. 1, 2026. Bassoul will remain as a consultant to support completion of Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, which is expected to open later in 2025. The Board said a process to identify the company’s next CEO is underway and reiterated forward-looking risks related to merger integration, construction timing, and market conditions.
Land & Buildings Investment Management, a major shareholder of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), has issued a public letter proposing a strategy to unlock substantial value through real estate monetization and operational turnaround. The investment firm believes FUN's real estate could attract multiple bidders and potentially sell for up to $6 billion.
The letter highlights that FUN's stock has declined over 50% year-to-date and trades at a 7x EBITDA multiple. Land & Buildings suggests spinning off a FUN REIT or pursuing a sale-leaseback transaction, projecting up to 78% immediate upside based on 2026 consensus estimates, with potential upside of 130% if 2026 EBITDA reaches $1.1 billion.
The firm recommends evaluating real estate sales to buyers like VICI Properties while maintaining focus on park operations and considering accelerated sales of non-core theme parks and land.
Six Flags Over Texas (NYSE:FUN) has unveiled plans for 'Tormenta Rampaging Run,' a groundbreaking roller coaster set to open in 2026. The attraction will break six world records, becoming the world's first giga dive coaster standing 309 feet tall and reaching speeds of 87 mph along its 4,199-foot track.
The coaster will feature the tallest vertical loop at 179 feet, highest Immelmann inversion at 218 feet, and a beyond-vertical 95-degree drop. The attraction will be accompanied by a new Spanish-themed area, Rancho de la Tormenta plaza, and a restaurant called Cocina Abuela, coinciding with the park's 65th anniversary celebration.
Six Flags (NYSE:FUN) reported strong performance through Labor Day weekend, with attendance up 3% in August 2025 compared to the previous year. The company entertained 17.8 million guests over the nine-week period ended August 31, 2025, marking a 2% increase from 2024.
Revenue for the period totaled $1.1 billion, down 2% year-over-year, impacted by a 4% decline in in-park per capita spending. Early sales of 2026 season passes are outpacing last year's figures, with average pass prices up 3%. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $860-910 million.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) has extended its exclusive licensing agreement with Peanuts Worldwide through December 31, 2030. The renewed partnership maintains Six Flags' position as the exclusive amusement park partner for Peanuts™ in North America across 11 major parks including Knott's Berry Farm, Carowinds, and Cedar Point.
The agreement encompasses in-park entertainment, sports, food and beverage, retail operations, and exclusive merchandise. Recent investments include new family attractions at Carowinds, featuring a launch roller coaster and interactive raft ride in Camp Snoopy, along with Kings Island's expansion including Snoopy's Soapbox Racers and Beagle Scout Acres.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) has secured three prestigious Golden Ticket Awards in 2025, highlighting its excellence in the amusement park industry. The company's Carowinds park received the "Best Steel Coaster" award for Fury 325, marking its 10th Golden Ticket win. Additionally, Six Flags Fiesta Texas won "Best New Show" for The Voodoo Dolls, while Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles earned the "Turnstile Award" for its significant 2025 renovation.
Beyond these major awards, Six Flags received recognition across 20 different categories throughout its park network, including notable rankings in categories such as Best Wood Coaster, Best Kids Area, and Best Waterpark. The company operates 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks, and 9 resort properties across North America.
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:FUN) is launching its largest Halloween season ever across 25 parks, featuring a groundbreaking new attraction, The Conjuring: Beyond Fear, at four major locations. This premium 20-minute interactive experience will debut at Carowinds, Cedar Point, Canada's Wonderland, and Kings Island.
The company is introducing seven blockbuster horror franchises through haunted mazes, including new attractions like The Strangers: No Escape and returning favorites such as SAW, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Army of the Dead. The Halloween program includes scare zones, live entertainment, night rides, and family-friendly daytime activities.
As part of their merger anniversary celebration, Six Flags is offering a special 2026 Season Pass that grants access to over 40 parks through 2025-2026, featuring 288 roller coasters and 970 water slides, with the lowest pricing available until September 1, 2025.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) has extended its partnership with accesso Technology Group through a new 5-year eCommerce agreement for continued use of the accesso Passport® platform. The renewal, effective January 1, 2026, covers online ticketing across 42 Six Flags properties in North America, including those acquired in the Cedar Fair merger.
The partnership, which began in 2006, has facilitated the sale of hundreds of millions of tickets. The accesso Passport platform provides comprehensive ticketing solutions, including daily tickets, season passes, memberships, and flexible payment plans, with integrated up-sell capabilities. The agreement runs through December 31, 2030, with Six Flags having an option to terminate on December 31, 2027, with 12 months' advance notice.
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