Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Climbs 0.39% as $440M Trading Volume Ranks 191st on August 21 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) recorded a trading volume of $440 million on August 21, 2025, ranking 191st in daily market activity. The stock closed with a 0.39% increase.

Mahindra & Mahindra, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, launched the BE 6 Batman Edition, a limited-run electric SUV inspired by Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy. The vehicle combines cinematic design with electric mobility, featuring Satin Black paint, Bat-themed decals, and exclusive interior elements like numbered plaques and Gotham-inspired aesthetics. The partnership underscores WBD’s strategy to leverage its intellectual property in emerging markets like India, where Batman has a strong cultural footprint.

Initial production of 300 units sold out rapidly, prompting Mahindra to triple output to 999 units. The expansion reflects robust consumer demand, with pre-bookings opening on August 21 and deliveries scheduled for September 20—aligned with International Batman Day. The non-exclusive badge numbering system (001–999) aims to balance exclusivity with accessibility, appealing to both EV enthusiasts and pop-culture collectors. WBD executives emphasized the project’s role in reinforcing the Batman brand’s relevance in the automotive sector.

The BE 6 Batman Edition, priced at ₹27.79 lakh (ex-showroom), is based on Mahindra’s 79 kWh Pack Three variant, positioning it as a premium offering in the company’s electric vehicle lineup. The collaboration has generated significant media attention, with WBD highlighting India’s potential as a hub for global pop-culture crossovers. Mahindra hinted at future limited-edition models, signaling a long-term partnership with WBD to drive innovation in electric mobility.

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