Walt Disney Co. (DIS) reported strong first-quarter results, driven by robust performance in its parks business, which contributed to an overall top-line growth of 7%. The company's stock rose over 3% after analysts praised the earnings and raised full-year guidance, signaling confidence despite economic uncertainty. Disney+ added 1.4 million subscribers in Q2 2025, surpassing expectations of a 1.1 million decline, aided by new releases including 'Daredevil: Born Again,' 'Moana 2,' and 'Mufasa: The Lion King.' CEO Bob Iger highlighted the recent Marvel film 'Thunderbolts*,' expressing optimism that Marvel's renewed focus on films will improve quality. The film, released on May 2, has been noted as a lively addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Florence Pugh receiving praise for her performance. Meanwhile, Paramount Global (PARA) swung to a Q1 profit and expects to close its Skydance deal by June. However, Paramount's Q2 subscribers are projected to decline due to content factors, seasonality, and the termination of an international hard bundle partnership. Paramount's revenue dropped despite streaming growth, and the company is prioritizing key investments while streamlining non-content expenses amid macroeconomic uncertainty.