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Disney Reaffirms Quality-First Approach as Q3 Losses Offset by Streaming Profit

The CEO says Disney will prioritize great movies through a quality-focused approach that treats new IP alongside legacy franchises equally.

Overview

  • The content division recorded a $21 million loss in Q3 2025, reversing from a $254 million profit a year earlier amid higher film cost impairments and weaker box office returns.
  • Entertainment division revenue declined 15 percent year-over-year, driven by underperforming theatrical releases including Elio and Thunderbolts*, compared with stronger results in the same period last year.
  • Disney’s streaming services delivered a $346 million profit in the quarter, underscoring the unit’s growing importance to overall company performance.
  • Linear network revenue fell 15 percent to $2.27 billion and operating income dropped 28 percent, reflecting the impact of the Star India sale and lower domestic advertising sales.
  • Bob Iger outlined a balanced slate of future releases—anchored by sequels and remakes such as Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash—while reaffirming the studio’s commitment to developing new original properties.