Walt Disney Studios

Walt Disney Studios

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Walt Disney Studios, also known as Disney Studios, is a division of The Walt Disney Company headquartered in Burbank, California, US. Founded in 1923, it employs approximately 7,000 individuals and reported $8.5B in revenue as of 2025. It functions as an entertainment provider and the primary film production and distribution division of Disney Entertainment, a business segment of The Walt Disney Company, operating as one of Hollywood's Big Five major motion picture studios. Its multi-branded portfolio of film production houses includes Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. Operational outputs are managed globally via Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, which handles theatrical marketing and distribution alongside licensing pipelines for the corporation's streaming platforms. The division additionally oversees live stage productions through Disney Theatrical Group and music publishing via Disney Music Group.

Revenue

Founded

1923

Headcount

2,675

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Entertainment Providers

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On June 26, 2026, Subway expanded its partnership with Walt Disney Studios to promote the upcoming live-action "Moana" film, featuring in-store collectibles and promotions for the movie, which stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and premieres on July 10. This follows Walt Disney Studios becoming the first studio in 2026 to exceed $3 billion at the global box office, a milestone reached on June 25, driven by the success of "Toy Story 5." "Toy Story 5" achieved the second-best opening for a Pixar animated movie with $312 million globally. Previously, on June 9, Subway announced the launch of a new "Moana Movie Meal Deal" for June 11, offering customers a collectible cup and a $15 Fandango promo code for movie tickets when upgrading any meal, ahead of the live-action film's July 10 theatrical release.

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Jul

15th

2026

04:52

Events, Events and Conferences

Disney Exec, Top Producers Say ‘Real Competition Is No Longer in Tax Incentives’: Local Talent and Efficient Film Commissions and Producers Are Key

In the almost 30 years since Steven Spielberg’s “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” was shot in Costa Rica, much has changed in the country’s film industry. From a virtually nonexistent market in the late ’90s to a burgeoning powerhouse whose exports are sweeping awards at major festivals such as Cannes and Berlin, Costa Rica has invested heavily not only in boosting its own cinematic output but also in attracting major international productions to shoot in its territory.

Jul

12th

2026

22:30

WALT DISNEY STUDIOS DOMINATES THE UK & IRELAND BOX OFFICE TAKING THE NUMBER 1 SPOT FOR MOANA AND NUMBER 2 FOR TOY STORY 5

MOANA SOARS TO £2.8M AT THE UK & IRELAND BOX OFFICE IN ITS OPENING WEEKEND TOY STORY 5 STOOD STRONG IN ITS 4TH WEEK TAKING £2.5M IN UK & IRELAND GLOBALLY THE STUDIO ACHIEVED AN ESTIMATED $159M London, Monday 13 July 2026: Walt Disney Studios triumphed at the UK & Ireland box office, claiming both the No.

Jun

26th

2026

01:00

New Offerings, Partnerships and Alliances

Subway, Disney Dive Into Summer with Live-Action 'Moana' Blitz

Subway’s latest partnership with Walt Disney Studios brings the new live-action version of a kids’ animated tale to life in store with a new set of collectibles and promotions. The sandwich giant has teamed up with the studio for “Moana,” which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and hits theaters on July 10.

Jun

25th

2026

14:13

Box Office: Disney First Studio to Pass $3B Worldwide

Walt Disney Studios has become the first studio in 2026 to click past the $3 billion mark at the global box office. This comes following their latest success, Toy Story 5, which was the second-best opening for a Pixar animated movie ever with $312M at the global box office.

Deadline Hollywood

Jun

15th

2026

01:00

The History of Toy Story & Toy Story 5

One of the most anticipated films of the year is Toy Story 5. The beloved franchise, centered on toys coming to life, has resonated with audiences for decades. This June, the series continues with its fifth installment.

Jun

9th

2026

06:26

New Offerings, Partnerships and Alliances

Subway Teams Up With Disney for Live-Action Moana Movie Meal Deal

Starting June 11, Subway is launching a new Moana Movie Meal Deal in partnership with Walt Disney Studios, timed to the live-action reimagining of Disney’s Moana opening in theaters July 10. For $1 more, guests can upgrade any meal and receive a collectible cup plus access to a $15 Fandango promo code toward movie tickets.

Davidson County Source

Jun

8th

2026

01:00

Partnerships and Alliances

Subway® and Disney's Live-Action Moana Chart a Course with New Meal Deal and $15 off to See the Most Anticipated Movie of the Summer

For $1 more, upgrade any meal and score an exclusive collectible Moana Cup and $15 Fandango Promo Code to see the movie – you're welcome! MIAMI , June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten years after audiences first set sail with Disney's Moana , Subway returns to chart its next course with Walt Disney Studios to celebrate this summer's highly anticipated live-action reimagining, which opens in theaters July 10.

Jun

4th

2026

13:22

Disney's summer 2026 lineup: four films and a 2-billion milestone

Walt Disney Studios today confirmed its full theatrical lineup for summer 2026, spanning four films across Pixar Animation Studios, Disney Live Action, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios - anchored by a franchise sequel, a live-action reimagining, a cult comedy revival, and a post-apocalyptic thriller.

May

29th

2026

10:02

From Thurgood Marshall College Fund to the big screen: Jayven Jean-Louis turns access into a creative career

For Jayven Jean-Louis, involvement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) became more than a campus experience; it helped shape his journey into the entertainment industry. Jean-Louis, a 2025 graduate of Prairie View A&M University, earned a degree in computer science and was part of the inaugural cohort of TMCF’s yard ambassador program in 2022.

May

29th

2026

07:03

Events, B2B Tag

New Magical Character Moments Come to Life at Hollywood Studios, But That Could Change Soon

The Walt Disney Studios Lot is already delivering some of the best character interactions at Walt Disney World. From hair braiding with Rapunzel to warrior poses with Mulan, duck duck Donald with Donald Duck to simulating a runaway train ride with Goofy as the conductor (sound familiar?), the character interactions here are building core memories for little ones and parents alike.

May

28th

2026

10:45

Capital Investment, Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, Artificial Intelligence

AI in Hollywood: Every Major Studio Betting Big on AI in Film and Television

Hollywood has always evolved through disruption, but this time the shift feels different, as artificial intelligence is no longer confined to experimental labs or isolated creative tools. Instead, it is increasingly being embedded across the entire entertainment pipeline, from early-stage development and pre-visualization to post-production, marketing, audience analytics, and distribution strategies, while also beginning to integrate directly into films and television production itself, by some of the biggest names in the industry.

May

28th

2026

07:00

Events, B2B Tag

Disney Just Released Massive Details About the Hollywood Studios Transformation This Summer

The Walt Disney Studios area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been one of the more talked-about additions to the park since it opened on May 26, and the response from guests who have already spent

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