Disney is arguably the most dominant force in entertainment today. Beyond its own storied animation studio, Disney’s strategic acquisitions have turned it into an unstoppable conglomerate. By bringing , Lucasfilm , and Pixar under its umbrella, Disney controls the most lucrative intellectual properties (IP) in history—from the Avengers and Star Wars to Toy Story. Warner Bros. Discovery

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