Hollywood’s box office has a new champion this summer, and Mickey lovers will be thrilled to know that it’s none other than our beloved Disney. With “Alien: Romulus” delivering a stellar performance, Disney is riding high, registering a spectacular turnaround in its movie division.
Earning an impressive $40 million in its opening weekend across the United States and Canada, “Alien: Romulus” has cemented Disney’s return to box office dominance. The tale of interstellar terror, featuring a standout performance by Cailee Spaeny, is the fourth Disney release in a row to hit it big, helping the entertainment giant secure a whopping 42 percent of the summer’s box office market share.
The road back to success hasn’t been an easy one for Disney. Since 2021, the company’s seven prestigious film studios—Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, 20th Century, Searchlight Pictures, Disney Animation, and Walt Disney Pictures—struggled under the weight of an aggressive streaming strategy and pandemic-induced setbacks. This led to a series of underperforming titles such as “Jungle Cruise,” “Lightyear,” and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” leaving investors anxious and executives Robert A. Iger and Alan Bergman under immense pressure.
Yet, the tide has clearly turned. This summer, beginning May 1, Disney has been on a winning streak. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” from 20th Century raked in nearly $400 million worldwide. Pixar’s highly anticipated “Inside Out 2” wowed audiences and brought in a jaw-dropping $1.6 billion globally. Meanwhile, Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” shattered records with the largest R-rated opening ever, amassing $1.1 billion in ticket sales.
Disney’s resurgence is more than just numbers; it’s a revival of the magic that powers not just movie tickets but also consumer products and theme park attractions. What do you think will be the next big hit? Share your thoughts in the comments and let the Disney community know your predictions!
Source: Brooks Barnes
