Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE:DIS) earnings report on Wednesday could show whether a stronger theatrical slate is translating into Entertainment growth as investors look ahead to the company’s next major Marvel release.
Disney’s Q3 Entertainment Results Could Get A Box-Office Boost Disney’s recent theatrical releases delivered mixed results, although several films ranked among the year’s top domestic box-office performers.
"Toy Story 5" currently leads the domestic box office with a $463.4 million gross across 4,425 theaters, while "The Devil Wears Prada 2" ranks eighth with $220.6 million across 4,200 theaters.
"Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" has delivered a more modest performance but still ranks as the year’s 10th-highest-grossing domestic release, generating $177.7 million across 4,300 theaters.
All three films debuted during May and June and will be compared with the prior-year period, which included Disney’s "Lilo & Stitch." That film generated $423.8 million domestically and surpassed $1 billion worldwide.
