Disney has expanded its presence in various industries by acquiring companies and creating subsidiaries in areas like animation, streaming services, and theme parks. These efforts have enhanced its offerings, enabling the company to provide engaging content and experiences for audiences worldwide. By improving its services and fostering innovation, Disney can better meet the changing needs of customers in entertainment and media.
How many companies were acquired by Disney?
Over the years, Disney has acquired several companies, which has helped it grow and expand into new areas. These acquisitions have played an important role in shaping Disney’s operations and development into the company it is now.
Notable Acquisitions of Disney
- 21st Century Fox (2019) – Film and TV assets.
- Lucasfilm (2012) – Film production
- Marvel Entertainment (2009) – Comic books and film production.
- Pixar Animation Studios (2006) – Animation.
- Maker Studios (2014) – YouTube multichannel network.
- Fox Family Worldwide (2001) – Television network.
- Club Penguin (2007) – Online virtual world for children.
- ABC Entertainment (1995) – Television network.
- Jetix (2009) – Television network focused on action and adventure programming.
- Playdom (2010) – Social gaming.
List of Disney Company Acquisitions
S. No. | Acquiree Name | Announced Date | Price |
1 | Angel City Football Club | Jul 17, 2024 | $250M |
2 | Hulu | Nov 01, 2023 | – |
3 | 21st Century Fox | Mar 20, 2019 | $71.3B |
4 | DigiSynd | May 29, 2018 | – |
5 | Disney Streaming | Aug 08, 2017 | $1.6B |
6 | MakieLab | Feb 22, 2017 | – |
7 | Maker Studios | Mar 24, 2014 | $500M |
8 | Lucasfilm | Oct 30, 2012 | $4.1B |
9 | UTV Software Communications | Feb 01, 2012 | $24M |
10 | Babble | Nov 14, 2011 | $40M |
11 | Rocket Pack | Mar 03, 2011 | – |
12 | Playdom | Jul 27, 2010 | $763.2M |
13 | Tapulous | Jul 01, 2010 | – |
14 | Marvel Entertainment | Aug 31, 2009 | $4B |
15 | Kaboose | Apr 01, 2009 | – |
16 | Kerpoof | Feb 19, 2009 | – |
17 | Jetix | Dec 07, 2008 | – |
18 | FanLib | Aug 31, 2008 | – |
19 | Ideal Bite | Jun 12, 2008 | $20M |
20 | Club Penguin | Aug 01, 2007 | – |
21 | Hungama TV | Jul 25, 2006 | – |
22 | Pixar Animation Studios | Jan 24, 2006 | $7.4B |
23 | Living Mobile | Nov 07, 2005 | – |
24 | Minds Eye Productions | Jun 08, 2005 | – |
25 | Baby Einstein | Nov 06, 2001 | – |
26 | Fox Family Worldwide | Jul 23, 2001 | $5.3B |
27 | Infoseek | Jul 12, 1999 | – |
28 | Jumbo Pictures | Jan 01, 1996 | – |
29 | ABC Entertainment | Aug 05, 1995 | – |
List of Disney Subsidiaries
Disney has 100+ subsidiaries worldwide. Here’s the list of Walt Disney Subsidiaries.
S. No | Company | Country |
1 | 20Th Century (Asia) Ltd | United States |
2 | Abc Cable Networks Group | United States |
3 | ABC Entertainment | United States |
4 | Abc Family Worldwide Inc | United States |
5 | ABC Holding Company Inc | United States |
6 | ABC Inc | United States |
7 | ABC Kids Europe Holdings Inc | United States |
8 | ABC News/Starwave Partners | United States |
9 | Abc Signature Llc | United States |
10 | ABC Studios New York LLC | United States |
11 | Accelerator Investments LLC | United States |
12 | Adventures By Disney Travel Services Inc | United States |
13 | American Broadcasting Companies Inc | United States |
14 | Bamtech Llc | United States |
15 | Buena Vista International Inc | United States |
16 | Buena Vista Theatrical Group Ltd | United States |
17 | Buena Vista Video On Demand | United States |
18 | BVI Television Investments Inc | United States |
19 | Cable Lt Holdings Inc | United States |
20 | Dcl Maritime Llc | United States |
21 | Disney Channel | United States |
22 | Disney Consumer Products Inc | United States |
23 | Disney Destinations Llc | United States |
24 | Disney Dtc Llc | United States |
25 | Disney Enterprises Inc | United States |
26 | Disney Junior | United States |
27 | Disney Magic Corporation | United States |
28 | Disney Music Publishing | United States |
29 | Disney Online | United States |
30 | Disney Shopping Inc | United States |
31 | Disney Sports DTC LLC | United States |
32 | Disney Streaming Technology LLC | United States |
33 | Disney Technology Llc | United States |
34 | Disney Worldwide Services Inc | United States |
35 | Espn Enterprises Inc | United States |
36 | Espn Inc | United States |
37 | Espn Productions Inc | United States |
38 | FX Networks | United States |
39 | Fx Productions Llc | United States |
40 | Fxx Network Llc | United States |
41 | Hollywood Records | United States |
42 | Hudson Square Realty Llc | United States |
43 | Hulu | United States |
44 | Industrial Light & Magic | United States |
45 | International Family Entertainment Inc | United States |
46 | Kabc Television Llc | United States |
47 | Ktrk Television Inc | United States |
48 | Lfl Production Llc | United States |
49 | Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd Llc | United States |
50 | Lucasfilm Ltd Llc | United States |
51 | Maker Studios Llc | United States |
52 | Marvel Brands Llc | United States |
53 | Marvel Characters Inc | United States |
54 | Marvel Entertainment Llc | United States |
55 | Marvel Studios Llc | United States |
56 | Mvl Film Finance Llc | United States |
57 | National Geographic Partners Llc | United States |
58 | Pacific 21 Entertainment Group Inc | United States |
59 | Pixar | United States |
60 | Pixar Animation Studios | United States |
61 | Sas4 Inc | United States |
62 | Searchlight Pictures Inc | United States |
63 | Tfcf America Inc | United States |
64 | Tfcf Cable Ventures Llc | United States |
65 | Tfcf Corporation | United States |
66 | The Walt Disney Studios | United States |
67 | Touchstone Pictures | United States |
68 | Twdc Enterprises 18 Corp | United States |
69 | Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | United States |
70 | Twentieth Television Inc | United States |
71 | Wabc Television (New York) Llc | United States |
72 | Beijing Hulu Software Technology Development Co Ltd | China |
73 | Shanghai International Theme Park Company Limited | China |
74 | The Walt Disney Company (China) Limited | China |
75 | Asianet Star Communications Private Limited | India |
76 | Banner Productions Limited | United Kingdom |
77 | Buzzer Investments Ltd | Mauritius |
78 | Dcl Island Development Ltd | Bahamas |
79 | Disney Canada Inc | Canada |
80 | Disney Ftc Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd | Singapore |
81 | Disney Magic Company Limited | United Kingdom |
82 | Disney Networks Group Asia Pacific Limited | Hong Kong |
83 | Disney Networks Group Netherlands Holding Bv | Netherlands |
84 | Eredivisie Media & Marketing Cv | Netherlands |
85 | Euro Disney Associes SAS | France |
86 | Fox Networks Group Netherlands Holding II BV | Netherlands |
87 | Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited | Hong Kong |
88 | Magical Cruise Company Limited | United Kingdom |
89 | Novi Digital Entertainment Private Limited | India |
90 | Star Entertainment Holdings Limited | British Virgin Islands |
91 | Star Group Limited | Cayman Islands |
92 | Star India Private Limited | India |
93 | Star Isp Ltd | Mauritius |
94 | Svj Holding Limited | Mauritius |
95 | The Walt Disney Company (Benelux) Bv | Netherlands |
96 | The Walt Disney Company (Brasil) Ltda | Brazil |
97 | The Walt Disney Company Limited | United Kingdom |
98 | The Walt Disney Company Medya Eglence Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi | Turkey |
99 | Utv Software Communications Private Limited | India |
100 | Walt Disney Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited | Hong Kong |