Fox | Disney Buys
The , finalized on March 20, 2019 , remains one of the largest and most influential mergers in media history. This strategic move was primarily driven by Disney's desire to bolster its content library for the launch of its streaming service, Disney+ , and to gain a controlling stake in Hulu . The Deal at a Glance
Disney absorbed most of Fox's entertainment and international holdings: disney buys fox
To secure a massive content library to compete with tech giants like Netflix and Amazon in the "streaming wars". Key Assets Acquired by Disney The , finalized on March 20, 2019 ,
$71.3 billion (increased from an initial $52.4 billion offer after a bidding war with Comcast). finalized on March 20