Strong Box Office Performance
Film studios generated more than $6.5 billion in global box office in calendar year 2025 (third biggest year ever). Disney was #1 at the global box office for the ninth year in the past decade. Three $1B+ titles in 2025 (Avatar: Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2, Lilo & Stitch); Zootopia 2 earned ~ $1.7 billion and became the highest‑grossing animated film ever. To date Disney accounts for 37 of the 60 billion‑dollar films industry‑wide.
Streaming Revenue and Profitability Momentum
Streaming delivered 12% revenue growth in the quarter and roughly a little over 50% earnings growth quarter‑over‑quarter. Management has moved streaming from large losses (previously ~ $1.5B loss in a quarter historically) to positive operating results, reaching a ~5% margin last year and targeting a ~10% margin this fiscal year.
SVOD Subscription Revenue Growth
Subscription revenue grew 13%, driven by pricing actions, growth in both North America and international markets, and strong performance from bundles (duo, trio, and max), which also reduced churn.
Sports / ESPN Strength and NFL Asset Acquisition
ESPN delivered outstanding ratings (most‑watched college football since 2011; ABC best college football season since 2006; Monday Night Football second‑highest viewership in 20 years; season‑to‑date third most‑watched NBA regular season). Closed acquisition of NFL Network and related assets to bolster ESPN content and streaming inventory.
Experiences Segment Milestones and Revenue
Experiences revenue exceeded $10 billion in the quarter for the first time. Parks & experiences saw strong operational momentum: Walt Disney World had a very good quarter with strong attendance and pricing, bookings for the full year are up 5% (weighted toward the back half), and major expansions underway (Frozen world at Disneyland Paris, Disney Destiny cruise launched with positive guest reviews, Disney Adventure to home‑port in Asia).
Content Pipeline & Cross‑Platform Synergies
Robust upcoming theatrical slate (The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, live‑action Moana, Avengers: Doomsday). Management highlighted that theatrical hits (e.g., Zootopia 2 and Avatar) meaningfully lift Disney+ engagement (prior related films drove nearly ~1M first streams and hundreds of millions of hours consumed).
Short‑Form / AI Initiative (OpenAI Sora Deal)
Entered a 3‑year licensing agreement with OpenAI to allow curated Sora‑generated 30‑second videos for ~250 characters (no human voice/face) to be hosted on Disney+. This creates a roadmap for short‑form, user‑prompted content to boost engagement.