List of acquisitions by Disney
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California. Over the years, Disney has expanded its operations and influence through a series of strategic acquisitions. This article provides a comprehensive list of notable acquisitions by Disney, highlighting the company's growth and diversification in the entertainment industry.
Notable Acquisitions[edit | edit source]
Pixar[edit | edit source]
In 2006, Disney acquired Pixar Animation Studios for approximately $7.4 billion in an all-stock deal. This acquisition brought together two of the most successful animation studios, enhancing Disney's animation capabilities and leading to a series of successful films such as Toy Story 3 and Inside Out.
Marvel Entertainment[edit | edit source]
In 2009, Disney purchased Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion. This acquisition included the rights to over 5,000 characters, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the X-Men. The acquisition has been highly successful, leading to the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time.
Lucasfilm[edit | edit source]
In 2012, Disney acquired Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. This acquisition included the rights to the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. Since the acquisition, Disney has released several new Star Wars films, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
21st Century Fox[edit | edit source]
In 2019, Disney completed its acquisition of 21st Century Fox for $71.3 billion. This acquisition significantly expanded Disney's film and television assets, including the 20th Century Fox film studio, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and a controlling stake in Hulu.
BamTech[edit | edit source]
Disney acquired a majority stake in BamTech in 2017, which was later rebranded as Disney Streaming Services. This acquisition was crucial for the launch of Disney+, Disney's streaming service, which has become a major player in the streaming industry.
Impact of Acquisitions[edit | edit source]
Disney's acquisitions have significantly impacted the entertainment industry, allowing the company to expand its intellectual property portfolio, enhance its content creation capabilities, and increase its market share in various segments, including film, television, and streaming services.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- History of The Walt Disney Company
- List of Disney films
- Disney+
- Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Star Wars sequel trilogy
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