The Walt Disney Co. ended its fiscal 2024 on a high note, thanks in large part to its theatrical film division and growth in streaming, even as its ESPN and experiences businesses dragged down net income slightly compared to a year earlier.

Disney’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit beat Wall Street’s expectations, bolstered by strong results from its streaming service and box office success with “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

Deadpool & Wolverine,” one of the year’s biggest movies, is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. The streaming news was revealed in a sizzle reel posted by Marvel last month revealing its TV slate for next year,

Walt Disney reported earnings that topped Wall Street's estimates on Thursday, propelled by blockbuster ticket sales from the rude and irreverent summer Marvel film "Deadpool & Wolverine," and provided an upbeat forecast for the coming year.

Propelled by a strong box office performance by "Deadpool & Wolverine" and profits in streaming, Walt Disney Co. reported strong fourth-quarter results.

Disney's latest quarter was mixed but solid with a big upswing in studio profit led by Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2. At a complex time for media and a company with many moving parts, streaming was in the black and domestic theme parks saw operating income rise.

The flagship Disney streaming service has revealed its latest list of special holiday perks available exclusively to subscribers. Disney+ likes to help its viewers feel the magic of the holiday season — especially if it can sell some extra merchandise in the process.