Here's a general overview:
The studio suffers from "franchise anxiety." The desperate pivots regarding the DC Universe (the axing of Batgirl , the resetting of the Superman franchise) created a sense of instability. While Joker: Folie à Deux was a bold swing, it highlighted a studio struggling to balance artistic auteurism with shareholder demands for cinematic universes.
: The most iconic brand in family entertainment, owning Marvel , Star Wars , Pixar , and Frozen . In 2025, Disney led North American market share with 28%.
