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Disney Sees Solid Q1 Amid $110M Hit From YouTube TV Dispute
business26 days ago

Disney Sees Solid Q1 Amid $110M Hit From YouTube TV Dispute

Disney posted solid fiscal first‑quarter results with revenue of $25.98 billion and EPS of $1.63 (excluding non‑recurring items), beating expectations but taking a $110 million hit to operating income from a YouTube TV carriage dispute. Parks, Experiences and Products generated over $10 billion in revenue with $3.3 billion in operating income; Entertainment revenue rose 7% but higher costs trimmed operating income, even as Disney+ and Hulu boosted streaming income to about $450 million (on track for $500 million next quarter). The company flagged modest growth for Experiences due to international headwinds and investors are eyeing CEO succession, with Josh D’Amaro as a leading candidate, while subscriber metrics are no longer disclosed quarterly.

Avatar Holds the Lead as The Bone Temple Opens in Second Over Holiday Weekend
entertainment1 month ago

Avatar Holds the Lead as The Bone Temple Opens in Second Over Holiday Weekend

Avatar: Fire and Ash led the North American box office for the fifth weekend with about $13.3 million, while The Bone Temple opened in second at roughly $13 million and is projected around $15 million by MLK Day, still behind Avatar’s roughly $17.2 million. Zootopia 2 placed third, becoming the highest-grossing animated release in the MA category, with The Housemaid and Marty Supreme following in the top five. The Bone Temple benefits from solid reviews (93% Rotten Tomatoes, 72% PostTrak) but faces a challenging profitability path on its $63 million production budget, while international gross stood at $16.2 million."

Hollywood kicks off 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' surpassing $1B
entertainment1 month ago

Hollywood kicks off 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' surpassing $1B

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' remains the top box office hit in its third week, crossing $1 billion globally, with strong international performance. Disney's 'Zootopia 2' continues to perform well, becoming the second highest-grossing animated film ever. The holiday season saw multiple hits, indicating Hollywood's strong start to 2026 after a sluggish 2025, with industry optimism fueled by upcoming major franchise releases.

entertainment1 month ago

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Dominates Weekend Box Office in 2026

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is on track to reach $302 million in the U.S., leading a strong start to 2026's box office, which is 22% higher than 2025's opening weekend. The weekend's overall gross was $127.4 million, the best first weekend of a new year post-Covid, with 'Zootopia 2' and 'The Housemaid' also performing well. The box office outlook remains positive with solid holds and promising projections for upcoming releases.

entertainment2 months ago

Box Office Breakthroughs: 'Avatar 3' and Franchise Successes Dominate Holiday Weekend

'Avatar: Fire And Ash' has reached over $760 million globally, contributing to the franchise's total exceeding $6 billion. 'Zootopia 2' has surpassed $1 billion internationally, making it the highest-grossing Hollywood animated film worldwide in 2025. Other notable releases include 'Wicked 2,' 'Anaconda,' and 'SpongeBob,' which have also achieved significant box office success internationally.

entertainment2 months ago

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Dominates Box Office Ahead of Christmas

'Avatar 3' has grossed over $450 million globally ahead of Christmas, with steady mid-week sales indicating strong performance during the holiday season. It aims to dominate the box office during the four-day holiday period, while Disney's 'Zootopia 2' continues to perform well, surpassing $1 billion internationally and contributing to Disney's record-breaking $6 billion global ticket sales since COVID-19.

entertainment2 months ago

Disney Achieves $6 Billion Global Box Office Milestone in 2025

Disney has surpassed $6 billion at the global box office for the first time since the COVID pandemic, driven by hits like 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Zootopia 2', marking its fifth time crossing this milestone and its biggest year since 2019 despite some underperforming titles. The studio's success is bolstered by major releases and a strong lineup planned for 2026.

‘Avatar 3’ Faces Mixed Box Office Reception Amidst Global Success
entertainment2 months ago

‘Avatar 3’ Faces Mixed Box Office Reception Amidst Global Success

'Avatar 3' opened at No. 1 in China with a $57.6 million debut, contributing to a rising China box office that reached 51 billion yuan in 2025, driven by both local hits like Ne Zha 2 and successful Hollywood imports like Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash, reflecting China's growing appetite for high-quality family and franchise films.

entertainment2 months ago

‘Avatar’ Sequels Dominate Global Box Office Despite Mixed North American Results

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' debuted with $345 million globally, a strong start but below previous installments, while 'Zootopia 2' reached $1.27 billion worldwide, making it the top Hollywood release of the year. International markets, especially China, are crucial for the success of the 'Avatar' franchise, which continues to perform well in premium formats like IMAX. Both films demonstrate Disney's strong presence in the global box office.