Ep 34. Will 2019 Be Disney's Biggest Box Office Yet?

In this episode of IMDbrief, the host takes a deep dive into the upcoming releases from Disney in 2019 and speculates whether or not it will be the studio's biggest year at the box office yet. Disney has a stacked lineup for the year, including highly anticipated releases like Captain Marvel, Dumbo, Aladdin, Toy Story 4, The Lion King, Frozen 2, and Star Wars: Episode IX.

The host breaks down each of these films and considers their potential for success. For example, Captain Marvel is the first Marvel film to have a female lead and is also highly anticipated as it is set to introduce a major character to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Additionally, The Lion King is a live-action remake of the beloved animated classic and is sure to draw in fans old and new.

The episode also considers the potential competition for Disney in 2019. Universal has some major releases coming out, including Us, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, and a new Secret Life of Pets movie. Warner Bros. has some big releases too with Shazam!, Detective Pikachu, and It: Chapter Two. The host notes that Disney's biggest competition may actually come from themselves, as they have so many major releases coming out in the same year.

Finally, the host analyzes some of the recent trends in the movie industry, like the success of R-rated films like Deadpool and horror movies like IT. While Disney doesn't typically release R-rated content, they've had success with PG-13 films like The Avengers, which may signal a potential shift for the company. They're also branching out into horror with the upcoming Guillermo del Toro-produced film Antlers.

Overall, the host concludes that there's a strong chance 2019 will be Disney's biggest year at the box office yet. With so many major releases coming out and strong competition from other studios, it's impossible to predict exactly how everything will play out, but the sheer amount of content from Disney is sure to draw in audiences.