In 2019, the company with the trademark Micky Mouse ears bought Marvel Entertainment for $4.9 billion.Yes, you read that right, billion!!! Disney didn’t get it all, as Marvel previously sold film rights for their popular superheroes to avoid insolvency.
Who owns Marvel & DC?
Warner Bros. Discovery ( WBD 2.82%) owns long-time Marvel rival DC. The company uses DC characters and stories to entertain audiences through films, television, consumer products, games, and themed experiences.
Did Disney buy Marvel Cinematic Universe?
On March 20, 2019, Disney purchased the film and TV assets held by 21st Century Fox for $71.3 billion. Fox’s rights to the characters reverted to Disney, and they joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
