Disney reports record-breaking year thanks to Marvel and Star Wars movies

Disney’s acquisition of Marvel and Lucasfilms continues to pay off for the entertainment conglomerate, with the company announcing a record-breaking $55.6 billion in revenue.

Disney CEO and president, Bob Iger, attributed last year’s fiscal success to the opening of the Shanghai Disney Resort and incredible position at the box office. More than $7.5 billion was raised in global cinemas alone, thanks to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Captain America: Civil War, Zootopia, Finding Dory and other major films.