NBCUniversal acquires DreamWorks in $3.8BN deal DetailsMichelle Clancy | 29 April 2016 Comcast subsidiary NBCUniversal has acquired Hollywood studio DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion.dreamworksThe studio will become part of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, which includes Universal Pictures, Fandango and NBCUniversal Brand Development.Under the terms of the agreement, DreamWorks Animation stockholders will receive $41 in cash for each share of DreamWorks Animation common stock.