Disney’s Box‑Office Bonanza
Every time Disney rings the closing bell, it’s a sky‑high celebration. This year, the studio clocked in a staggering US$7.05 billion (roughly S$9.5 billion) worldwide.
Why the Numbers Are Not Just Numbers
- Only the second studio ever to surpass US$7 billion—the first being Disney’s own landmark 2016 hit.
- International earnings alone topped US$4.07 billion by December 9.
- No wonder the festive season is looking bright—Mary Poppins Returns is slated for a December 19 premiere that’s set to sprint to the top spot.
The Top Dogs of the Year
- Avengers: Infinity War—a Marvel masterpiece that snagged US$2 billion alone.
- Black Panther—boxing out a cool US$1.35 billion worldwide.
- Incredibles 2 (Pixar) pulling in US$1.24 billion.
- Other heavy‑hit contenders: Ant‑Man & The Wasp, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Ralph Breaks the Internet, which has dominated the North American box office for three straight weeks.
Disney’s Dominance Deep Dive
It’s not just a ring of bells: four of the top eight worldwide releases this year belong to Disney—and that includes the top two global, top three domestic shows. Talk about a dominant position in the cinema world!
