An Era of Expansion, Innovation, and Impact
Over the past 20 years, The Walt Disney Company has undergone one of the most dynamic periods in its history — an era defined by bold expansion, pioneering innovation, and meaningful impact on a global scale.
From transformative acquisitions that brought new stories and characters to fuel our businesses, to the expansion of theme parks, a growing fleet of cruise ships, unrivaled creative and commercial success at the box office, and the company’s leadership in streaming, Disney has continued to strengthen its position as a global leader in entertainment. With continued advances in technological innovation, it has expanded the power of its streaming services, positioned ESPN as the ultimate digital destination for sports fans, and driven historic growth across parks and experiences.
Together, these efforts show how Disney has continuously advanced the art of storytelling to meet audiences where they are and anticipate where their imaginations will take them next.
There are few companies that have both a legendary past as well as a limitless future. Walt founded this company grounded in the spirit of creativity and innovation, which continues to define Disney 100 years later, allowing us to keep moving forward to meet the future without ever losing sight of who we are and where it all started.
A Look At Where We’ve Been
Disney’s journey over the last two decades reflects a company committed not only to strengthening its iconic brands, but to continue leading the entertainment industry forward as an early innovator.
See twenty years of major milestones below:
Growth in Action
- 195M+
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Subscribers across Disney streaming platforms as FY2025, with profitability achieved in just 5 years
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Disney has achieved profitability in streaming with 13 consecutive quarters of growth, an improvement of nearly $5 billion in just three years
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The Walt Disney Studios has led the global box office for 9 of the past 10 years
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To date, 37 billion-dollar films have come from our studios out of the 60 films that have hit this mark industrywide
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ESPN is home to 47,000 live events annually, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA Tour, WNBA, the SEC, ACC, Big 12, and College Football Playoff, plus the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship and 40 other NCAA championships
This is Disney
Here’s to the moments that become memories and the memories that last a lifetime.
An Era of Global Community Impact
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Disney is the world’s largest wish granter for Make-A-Wish, granting a wish every hour of every day
- $100M
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A recently fulfilled commitment to children’s hospitals around the world, delivering Disney magic to kids when it's needed most
- 1.7M+
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Toys and books delivered to children in need in the U.S. since 2018
- 100+
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For more than 100 years, Disney has honored those who serve — which is rooted in Walt Disney’s love of country
- $20M+
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To support organizations assisting veterans and their families since 2012
An Era of Acclaim
- 71
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Academy Awards® won by The Walt Disney Company since 2006
- 232
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Primetime & Creative Arts Emmys® won by The Walt Disney Company since 2006
- 55
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Golden Globes® won by The Walt Disney Company since 2006
A Look At Where We’re Going
With record-breaking performances across the company and breakthrough innovations and investments, Disney is charting the course for new and exciting possibilities in storytelling that inspire more fans than ever before.
An Era of Possibility
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'Zootopia 2' is Hollywood’s highest-grossing animated film ever and one of the top ten highest-grossing films of all time
- $1B
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Planned investment in OpenAI that respects creators and their works while putting imagination and creativity directly into the hands of Disney fans
- $6.5B+
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Earned at the global box office in 2025, with 2026 offering several highly anticipated films including 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' 'The Mandalorian & Grogu,' 'Toy Story 5,' live-action 'Moana,' and 'Avengers: Doomsday'
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A landmark theme park resort destination announced in Abu Dhabi, making it the seventh Disney theme park resort destination around the world
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Total number of ships in Disney Cruise Line’s award-winning fleet by 2031, a result of the largest capital investment plan in Disney Experiences history
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Length in years of Disney’s landmark NBA and WNBA rights agreement, which secures exclusive coverage of marquee games in both leagues, including the annual presentation of the NBA Finals
