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Walt Disney has triumphantly returned to the top of the summer box office with the release of "Inside Out 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine."
Walt Disney has made a triumphant return to the top of the summer box office with the release of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine.” As the company prepares to unveil details of its upcoming films at the D23 fan convention, its recent success marks a significant rebound after losing its position as the highest-grossing Hollywood studio in 2023.
Disney’s resurgence is highlighted by the staggering performance of “Inside Out 2,” which has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time with a global box office tally of $1.6 billion, surpassing the previous record set by Disney’s “Frozen II.” Following closely, “Deadpool & Wolverine” achieved the best domestic opening for an R-rated film and has garnered over $850 million in global ticket sales.
Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst for Comscore, emphasized Disney’s comeback, stating, “It’s never too late to have that big Hollywood comeback, and they’ve certainly had that.”
During an investor call, Disney CEO Bob Iger expressed optimism about the company’s upcoming theatrical lineup, which includes:
Iger highlighted the potential of these films not only at the box office but in driving global streaming value, suggesting a positive outlook for Disney’s future.
The success of “Inside Out 2” also significantly impacted Disney+, generating over 100 million views of the original film on the streaming platform.
As anticipation builds for Disney’s D23 convention, investors and fans alike are eager for more details about the future of Marvel’s superhero studio. The company has had to navigate challenges, including finding a new villain after actor Jonathan Majors was convicted of assault and harassment and delays caused by strikes in Hollywood last year.
Last month, at Comic-Con, Disney revealed that “Iron Man” actor Robert Downey Jr. will play the villain Doctor Doom in the upcoming “Fantastic Four” film.
With this strong lineup and the momentum of recent box office successes, Disney appears poised for continued growth in the years ahead.
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