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What is Disney?

Founded in 1923, Disney operates theme parks, film studios, and streaming services across more than 40 countries

ByAmbia Staley2 min readUpdated July 30, 2026
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control over some of the most commercially valuable franchises in film and television.

In streaming, Disney launched Disney+ in November 2019 as a direct competitor to Netflix$NFLX. The platform houses content from the Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic libraries. Disney also holds a majority stake in Hulu and owns ESPN+. The company has pursued
major sports broadcast rights

Disney’s consumer products division licenses its characters and intellectual property — including through
partnerships with major food and retail brands
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