Disney reclaimed the top spot in the studio rankings following a massive 2025 that saw over $6 billion in worldwide gross. Its 2026 slate remains focused on its "four pillars": Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney Animation.
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: Set for May 22, 2026, this is the first Star Wars theatrical release in years, directed by Jon Favreau. Disney reclaimed the top spot in the studio
: Expected in December, this landmark film marks the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU, now as Victor von Doom. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets by
: Pixar’s Toy Story 5 and Hoppers are expected to dominate the summer box office, alongside the original Disney Animation feature Hexed . 2. Warner Bros. & the Netflix Merger