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Disney Theatrical Unit Posts Loss Despite 7% Revenue Rise

Iger said the studio will emphasize high-quality releases across new and established franchises with a 2026 Disney+–Hulu merger planned.

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SPACE FANATIC – Elio (voice of Yonas Kibreab) is a space fanatic with an active imagination who finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be. Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi and Adrian Molina, and produced by Mary Alice Drumm, Disney and Pixar’s “Elio” releases in theaters June 20, 2025. © 2025 Disney/Pixar.

Overview

  • Disney’s theatrical segment swung to a $21 million operating loss in Q3 FY2025 compared to a $254 million profit a year earlier on revenues of $2.26 billion, up 7% year-over-year.
  • CEO Bob Iger emphasized a quality-first approach that treats original productions and legacy franchises with equal priority to resonate with audiences.
  • The live-action Lilo & Stitch became the first film this year to surpass $1 billion globally while Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps fell 66% in its second weekend after a $125 million opening.
  • Disney’s remaining 2025 theatrical lineup is heavily franchise-driven, featuring titles such as Freakier Friday, Tron: Ares, Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash.
  • The company plans to unify Disney+ and Hulu into a single streaming service by 2026 to foster greater user engagement and streamline its digital offerings.