Why Did Disney and Sony Stocks Drop? Are Their New Movies to Blame?
(Published July 26, 2025)
Did you know that when a big movie flops, it doesn’t just hurt the director or actors—it can actually make a company’s stock price fall? Recently, Disney (DIS) and Sony (SONY) saw their share prices drop, and the reason might surprise you: their latest movies underperformed at the box office.
📉 What Happened? (July 26, 2025 Stock Update)
Disney (DIS):
Share Price: $121.47 (down 0.37%)
Reason: Deadpool & Wolverine had a weaker-than-expected opening.
Sony (SONY):
Share Price: $24.88 (down 1.97%)
Reason: The Bride’s Curse (a horror film) bombed at the box office.
This wasn’t a market-wide crash—only entertainment stocks were affected, proving that movie performance directly impacts stock prices.
🎥 Which Movies Caused the Drop?
Deadpool & Wolverine (Disney/Marvel)
One of the most hyped films of 2025.
Mixed early reviews.
Opening weekend collections fell short of expectations.
The Bride’s Curse (Sony Pictures)
A new horror-thriller that audiences ignored.
Performed poorly in the U.S. and Asia.
Barely made any noise on social media.
Both films were expected to boost earnings, but their weak performance made investors nervous.
📊 Why Do Movie Flops Affect Stocks?
Big studios rely on movies for multiple revenue streams:
Box office earnings
Merchandise (toys, clothes, games)
OTT and TV rights
When a movie flops:
Revenue drops → Investors panic → They sell shares → Stock price falls.
Future projects face skepticism from shareholders.
🧠 Expert Insight
"For companies like Disney and Sony, a single hit or flop can change stock prices in seconds. A blockbuster like Avengers sends shares soaring, but a dud like The Bride’s Curse shakes investor confidence."
— MarketWatch Analyst
📉 Indian Entertainment Stocks Also Felt the Heat
PVR Inox, Zee Entertainment, Saregama saw minor dips.
Smaller players like Panorama Studios and Silly Monks gained, likely due to strong OTT deals.
✅ The Bottom Line: Movies Are Big Business
Next time a movie flops, remember—it’s not just about bad reviews. It’s about money, markets, and investor trust.
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