Disney’s Blockbuster Success: $3 Billion and Counting!

Disney has just shattered the $3 billion mark at the 2024 global box office, and it’s all thanks to the dynamic duo of Deadpool and Wolverine! This year has been nothing short of exceptional for Disney, with major successes rolling in from releases like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Inside Out 2, and most notably, Deadpool & Wolverine. In just two weeks, Deadpool 3 alone has raked in an astonishing $824 million worldwide, catapulting Disney over this significant milestone.

According to Variety, Disney’s remarkable achievement comes from just four major releases: The First Omen, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Inside Out 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine. Each film has contributed to this monumental success in its own way, but the true stars of the show are Inside Out 2, garnering $1.5 billion, and Deadpool & Wolverine, bringing in $824 million. These films have brought in over $2 billion on their own, with numbers continuing to soar as the year progresses.

The year kicked off on a quieter note with The First Omen, a horror film that surprised many by pulling in $54 million globally. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes followed suit with $397 million, a solid performance against its $160 million budget. However, the real game-changers have been Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine, both proving to be powerful draws at the box office.

Disney isn’t done yet! With more films lined up for release before the year ends, the company is set to blaze past the $4 billion mark before the 2025 reset. Looking ahead, Disney fans can also anticipate potential sequels like Inside Out 3 and Deadpool 4, promising further box office triumphs in the future.

Behind the success of these blockbuster hits are re-releases and special editions such as the 25th Anniversary relaunch of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man movies, which also contributed to the overall tally. However, it’s clear that the massive contributions from Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2 are what truly pushed Disney past the $3 billion milestone.

What do you think of Disney’s phenomenal 2024 box office performance? Share your thoughts in the comments and let’s celebrate the magic of Disney success together!

Source: Lukas Shayo