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Disney Animation's "Zootopia 2" is expected to lead the Thanksgiving five-day box office with between $135 million and $150 million in ticket sales. Universal's "Wicked: For Good" will look to add around $100 million during the five-day frame, after posting the second-highest box office opening in 2025 last weekend.

Disney shares have been sluggish lately, but as my first stock it inspired my investing journey. As popular as Disney was, it was smart and humble enough to know it needed acquisitions to grow even stronger.

Disney and YouTube TV have settled their differences, so we have peace in our time in the media business, right? Sorry, missed it by that much.

With its maiden voyage over the weekend, the Disney Destiny became the seventh cruise ship in the media giant's fleet. Disney's cruise ship business will grow from four ships to 13 between 2022 and 2031.

Disney's streaming services will have a bigger impact on the company's financials going forward. The company has a treasure chest of unrivaled intellectual property that can keep fans engaged.

The media and entertainment conglomerate has been adding to its cruise fleet, giving investors a positive focal point in a business beset by competition, rising expenses, and inflation.

Netflix shares jumped after its 10-for-1 stock split but sank after submitting a bid on Warner Bros. Discovery. YouTube has been winning the streaming war by gaining more viewers than Netflix and Disney+ combined. As YouTube gains share, Netflix is taking action as the TV market consolidates. Netflix's growth comes at a steep premium, and downward earnings revisions are on the rise.

Disney shares have been hurt by the company's shifting strategy in recent years. Thanks to its streaming operations and experiences segment, the company is now poised to succeed.