Mediawan has agreed to acquire Hello Sunshine from Candle Media, according to a source report dated October 13, 2026. The transaction was announced; it has not been described as completed. The amount was not disclosed in the sources.
Reese Witherspoon, who founded Hello Sunshine, is described as partnering with the Paris-based content group Mediawan to acquire the company from Candle Media.
Witherspoon commented on the agreement: "Mediawan has built a global, independent studio by putting creators first. That has always been my vision for Hello Sunshine."
No further terms, financing details, closing date, or advisers were provided in the sources.