The Richest Entertainment Franchises Globally

Disney's acquisition of Pokémon rights brings together two of the world's most lucrative media franchises, each boasting tens of billions in revenue.

The top 3

Pokémon's Dominance in Cross-Media Revenue: Pokémon stands as the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, generating an astounding $130.7 billion across video games, merchandise, anime, and more.
Disney's Multi-Billion Dollar IP Portfolio: Disney itself owns multiple top-tier franchises, including Mickey Mouse & Friends ($61.2 billion), Winnie-the-Pooh ($50.2 billion), and Disney Princess ($45.4 billion), showcasing its vast intellectual property wealth.
Top 3 Highest-Grossing Media Franchises: The top three highest-grossing media franchises are Pokémon ($130.7 billion), Mickey Mouse & Friends ($61.2 billion), and Winnie-the-Pooh ($50.2 billion).