In case there was any question, Disney continues to be king of the box office. As 2024 comes to a close, the House of Mouse is theonlystudio to pass $2 billion at the domestic box office.
The box office dominance should come as no surprise.Disneyhas released multiple big-budget tentpoles this year, and they all seemingly blew away expectations. FromDeadpool and WolverinetoMoana 2, Mickey hasn’t had a single dud in the bunch this year. But still, what exactly did it take for Disney to stand so much higher on the mountain than its competition?
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Major Blockbusters Led The Way
Disney stumbled at the domestic box office in 2023. Major releases, includingThe Haunted Mansion,Wish, andThe Marvels, all underwhelmed, with each failing to top $100 million in theaters. Heading into 2024, Disney needed to rebound big time, and rebound they did. Some of the domestic highlights include:
Those five movies alone combined to earn $1.9 billion, making it easy for Disney to push past $2 billion. And the run isn’t over yet!Mufasa: The Lion Kingcomes out this Friday and is predicted to earn $50 million over the weekend.
Disney Also Topped $2 Billion in 2022
Maybe Disney has even year magic? Despite a lackluster 2023, Mickey and company had an incredible 2022, topping $2 billion that year.Marvelled the charge that year, withBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverbeing a top earner with $438 million.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswas close behind with $411 million. And with a number that might surprise considering its negative reception,Thor: Love and Thunderpulled in $343 million.
Overall, Disney has topped $2 billion seven times since 2010. Will they make it eight in 2025?
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