One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)

This iconic movie is one of the top grossing Disney films because it brings in a dramatic adventure for the people watching the movie. The movie is based on a book about a woman who wants to kidnap puppies and sell their fur for a lot of money. The book followed the parents of these puppies on their adventure to rescue the pups from the evil woman.

The movie takes the original meaning of the story, but sets it out to be a little bit more realistic, even in cartoon form, allowing the human owners to take the lead in rescuing and protecting these puppies from the evil hands of Cruella de Vil and her minions.

The movies were so popular that there were at least 3 other adaptions released and plenty of reboots to redo the story with whatever new technology became available.

Avengers: Endgame

Ever since Disney bought rights to Marvel films, these movies have started climbing their way up to the top of the popular movies in Disney’s hands. One of the most popular, and most grossing, Marvel movies that Disney helped create was Avengers: Endgame. This is the final Avengers movie, at least for the Avengers we have grown to know and love, which is why it takes second place.

The Lion King (1994)

This is another older film that is still considered one of the most popular movies that Disney has ever released. This was the first ever movie that Disney had released that was entirely based on an original idea rather than a fictional world or a fairy tale that you grew up reading about. The movie is based on a lion kingdom and how the cubs learn to take care of it as they grow older. The evil villain is another lion and the rest of the characters are animals that you would find in Africa.

It is still one of the most popular Disney films, even if it isn’t bringing in as much money as it did when it was originally released. This is why it is taking third place in the top grossing Disney movies list.

Fantasia

For a movie that came out way back in 1940, this movie is still one of the top grossing movies that Disney has ever had a hand in releasing. The movie is one of the top grossing because it features a whole new realm of magic that no one could have ever imagined seeing back then.

And even now, the movie remains popular due to the iconic main character that everyone knows and loves, Mickey Mouse, being the star of the show in this musical adventure. Kids and adults alike enjoy the movie to this day as if it were brand new.

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A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

The first Star Wars movie hit theaters back in 1977. It’s not surprising that a franchise spanning 44 years would have fans of all ages. Fans that have grown up with Star Wars can be defensive and resistant to change. Many older fans have spoken out about Disney’s creative decisions. Disney’s choice to abandon the Extended Universe of the comics and novels also upset many long time fans.

Angry fans of the franchise that oppose Disney’s changes will probably never go away but they seem to just be a vocal minority. Most fans have been generally happy with new entries to the franchise.

A Fresh New Look

The 2015 release of The Force Awakens marked a shift in the galaxy. Disney has produced more Star Wars media in six years than George Lucas produced in 28 years. While this has definitely brought in new fans and renewed interest in an old franchise, not everyone thinks that Disney’s decisions have improved things.

Some fans applaud Disney for focusing on new stories and more diverse characters. The Mandelorian is incredibly popular among fans both new and old. While not every movie was an incredible success, reception has been positive overall.

New Fans for a New Era

With such a large franchise with so many fans it’s impossible to please everyone. There will always be fans that are unhappy with some new bit of lore or change to how the galaxy works. This is nothing new. Older fans should remember that here they found plenty to complain about even when George Lucas was still in charge. (Midichlorians, anyone?) New fans aren’t a bad thing either!

Disney has brought a burst of fresh air to a franchise that had grown stagnant. It is a new era in the galaxy and there have been growing pains. But Star Wars fans are used to the ups and downs. Most fans are excited to see where Disney might take the franchise now that the sequel trilogy has finished.

A Look Forward

Disney’s purchase of the Star Wars franchise was a good financial move on their part. As long as the franchise continues to be profitable fans can look forward to new additions to the galaxy. This alone proves that the fans are out there. The success of the TV shows, movies, video games, and even theme park attractions proves that the fans are there and they are happy with what they are seeing.

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