Disney accounted for nearly 40% of the 2019 US box office, data shows

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Disney accounted for nearly 40% of the 2019 US box office, data shows
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Disney has been steadily increasing its market share over the last decade. In 2008, Disney accounted for only 10.5% of the U.S. box office. A number of strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Marvel and Lucasfilm, has made the company a powerhouse.

Disney packed 2019 with major releases as it prepared the launch of its streaming service, Disney+. Seven of the 10 films released solely under the Disney banner were in the top eight highest-grossing movies of the year.

"Spider-Man: Far From Home" was the only film in the top eight that was not distributed by Disney. However, Disney-owned Marvel Studios helped produce the film alongsideNext year, Disney will release another strong slate of blockbusters. Coming to theaters in 2020 is "Jungle Cruise," "Mulan," "Black Widow," "The Eternals," "Onward," "Soul" and "Raya and the Last Dragon," among others.

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