Disney Acquisitions

  • September 17, 2024

Walt Disney has strategically expanded its presence in the entertainment industry through major acquisitions. From animation studios and film franchises to television networks and streaming services, Disney has acquired companies across various sectors to strengthen its portfolio. These acquisitions have helped Disney adapt to changing market trends and consumer demands, keeping it at the forefront of the media and entertainment world. By broadening its reach in the entertainment landscape, Disney continues to evolve its brand and content offerings.


Notable Acquisitions

  1. 21st Century Fox (2019) – Film and TV assets.
  2. Lucasfilm (2012) – Film production
  3. Marvel Entertainment (2009) – Comic books and film production.
  4. Pixar Animation Studios (2006) – Animation.
  5. Maker Studios (2014) – YouTube multichannel network.
  6. Fox Family Worldwide (2001) – Television network.
  7. Club Penguin (2007) – Online virtual world for children.
  8. ABC Entertainment (1995) – Television network.
  9. Jetix (2009) – Television network focused on action and adventure programming.
  10. Playdom (2010) – Social gaming.

For more detailed insights, explore Disney’s patent portfolio and List of Disney subsidiaries.

List of Disney Acquisitions

S. No.Acquiree NameAnnounced DatePrice
1Angel City Football ClubJul 17, 2024$250M
2HuluNov 01, 2023–
321st Century FoxMar 20, 2019$71.3B
4DigiSyndMay 29, 2018–
5Disney StreamingAug 08, 2017$1.6B
6MakieLabFeb 22, 2017–
7Maker StudiosMar 24, 2014$500M
8LucasfilmOct 30, 2012$4.1B
9UTV Software CommunicationsFeb 01, 2012$24M
10BabbleNov 14, 2011$40M
11Rocket PackMar 03, 2011–
12PlaydomJul 27, 2010$763.2M
13TapulousJul 01, 2010–
14Marvel EntertainmentAug 31, 2009$4B
15KabooseApr 01, 2009–
16KerpoofFeb 19, 2009–
17JetixDec 07, 2008–
18FanLibAug 31, 2008–
19Ideal BiteJun 12, 2008$20M
20Club PenguinAug 01, 2007–
21Hungama TVJul 25, 2006–
22Pixar Animation StudiosJan 24, 2006$7.4B
23Living MobileNov 07, 2005–
24Minds Eye ProductionsJun 08, 2005–
25Baby EinsteinNov 06, 2001–
26Fox Family WorldwideJul 23, 2001$5.3B
27InfoseekJul 12, 1999–
28Jumbo PicturesJan 01, 1996–
29ABC EntertainmentAug 05, 1995–

Table of Content

Insights you may find interesting

Related Articles

Intel Acquisitions

Intel’s acquisitions over the years have helped the company extend its technological reach across different industries. By acquiring businesses in areas like artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, 5G infrastructure, and semiconductor manufacturing, Intel has expanded its capabilities beyond traditional computing. These acquisitions reflect the company’s efforts to adapt to emerging technologies

Read More »

Qualcomm Patent Acquisitions

Qualcomm has acquired over 900 patent families in the time span 2003 to 2023, Hewlett-Packard (HP) on the top of the table from where Qualcomm has acquired maximum patents with the number of up to 350 patent families followed by TDK and Palm Inc. Top Contributors: Diverse Portfolio: Qualcomm has

Read More »

Samsung Acquisitions

Samsung’s technology growth is highlighted by key acquisitions that have expanded its capabilities. These deals have helped Samsung advance in areas like mobile payments, artificial intelligence, and smart home tech. These strategic moves have allowed Samsung to stay ahead of technology trends and address evolving consumer demands, reinforcing its leadership

Read More »
Topics:

Was this article helpful?

Yes No

Leave a Comment

Fill the form to get the details:

Fill the form to get the details:

Our comprehensive report provides an in-depth look into the patent portfolio. The report includes a breakdown of the patent portfolio across various technologies, listing the patent along with brief summaries of each patent's technology.