The latest Star Wars movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," opened with an $82 million domestic debut, the weakest among recent franchise releases, falling short of the $84 million debut of 2018's "Solo." Despite this, the film is expected to surpass $100 million over the Memorial Day weekend. Disney's strategy extends beyond ticket sales to include merchandise, streaming on Disney+, and theme park attractions, leveraging the franchise's strong retail sales of over $1 billion annually. The movie's release also ties into updates at Disney theme parks and partnerships with games like Fortnite, highlighting a diversified approach to maximizing the franchise's value.
Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary with special shows, merchandise, and themed events running until August 2026. New attractions include the Muppets-themed Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, a US-themed Soarin' ride debuting in 2026, and a Bluey-th...
Disney's "The Mandalorian and Grogu" earned an estimated $82 million in domestic ticket sales in its first three days, marking the lowest opening for a Disney Star Wars film. Despite this, the film exceeded initial box office predictions and is expec...
This week, investors focus on key inflation data with Thursday's core PCE price index report, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, expected at 3.3%, influencing rate decisions under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. A series of Federal Reserve speeches will...
Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" earned $12 million in Thursday night previews, marking the lowest advance ticket sales in the franchise's history. Analysts predict an $80 million opening over three days and up to $95 million over the ...
Disney has been hit with a $5 million class action lawsuit in New York after deploying facial scanning technology at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park. The lawsuit claims Disney scanned visitors' faces without adequate consent, violatin...
