Top 10 Things Disney Should Buy Next

Okay, Disney fans, we've seen them gobble up Marvel, Star Wars, and a whole bunch of other stuff that makes our childhoods come alive.

But what's next on the agenda for the entertainment superpower? Maybe a classic game studio? A streaming rival to make things interesting? Or even something completely unexpected?

The Top Ten

  1. DC Comics

    DC Comics is an American comic book publisher owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. It is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies. DC is known for iconic characters such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

    If Disney got the rights to DC (that means Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, etc.), imagine all the crossovers with Marvel or even Star Wars we could get! Not to mention a new section in Disneyland/World all about superheroes! We could even have a Marvel vs. DC movie!

    Time Warner needs to cut ties with DC and focus on King Kong and Godzilla.

  2. WWE

    World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company that deals primarily in professional wrestling. The company also earns significant revenue from film, music, video games, product licensing, and direct product sales. WWE is known for producing... read more

    Since WWE is targeting kids and is a very wealthy company, it would be no surprise if Disney even tried buying them. Imagine Donald Duck wrestling?

  3. X-Men

    Technically, Disney didn't really "buy" Marvel. They don't have the rights to use X-Men or Fantastic Four. That's why we haven't seen Wolverine or The Thing on Disney.

    This is the only one that would make sense.

  4. Nickelodeon

    Nickelodeon is an American basic cable and satellite television network that launched on December 1, 1977. It is owned by Paramount Global and is based in New York City. The network is widely known for its original children's programming, including iconic series like SpongeBob SquarePants, Rugrats, and... read more

    If Disney got their hands on all these unforgettable childhood characters, it would be amazing! SpongeBob and Danny Phantom in Kingdom Hearts, Rugrats meet Phineas and Ferb, even Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles playable in Disney Infinity!

    I used to watch Nickelodeon and Disney when I was a kid. If Disney got their hands on Nickelodeon, they would be VERY lucky!

  5. Hasbro

    This is a good idea. Disney could get into the toy business as well as make movies for toy brands like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Power Rangers, Ghostbusters, Jem and the Holograms, The Inhumanoids, and My Little Pony. They could also produce board games like Monopoly, Battleship (a sequel), Candy Land, and Operation. They could even reintegrate Rom the Space Knight and The Micronauts into the MCU. We could have Transformers vs. Avengers crossovers. All of these characters owned by Hasbro could now reenter Marvel Comics. There are just too many endless opportunities.

    Transformers, G.I. Joe, and even My Little Pony could end up on Disney Infinity or have their own shows on Disney.

  6. Nintendo

    Even though this is most likely not going to happen, it would be pretty cool to see Mickey meet Mario.

    It would be cool if they put Disney characters in the Super Smash Bros. and Mario Party franchises.

    I want to see Link beating up Disney characters I hate, such as Elsa and Anna.

  7. Sony Pictures Animation

    This is the only one that makes sense for them to buy as it would complete the Spider-Man lineup in the MCU. I guess you could also do Universal, though, as then they would get She-Hulk.

  8. Canada

    Just heard that they're planning to build Toronto Disneyland!

  9. Harry Potter

    Harry James Potter is the title character of the Harry Potter book series written by J. K. Rowling. The series chronicles his life from age eleven, when he discovers that he is a wizard and begins attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Over seven years, Harry confronts numerous challenges... read more

  10. Dragon Ball Z

    Dragon Ball Z is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It follows the adventures of Goku and the Z Warriors as they protect Earth from various villains. The series emphasizes themes of good versus evil and teaches values such as teamwork, loyalty, and perseverance.

    With the success of DBZ, I can't help but wonder if Disney has their eyes on it. If they did buy the anime/manga, we could have Goku fighting Hulk, Frieza taking on Darth Vader, or even our own DBZ game with Thor or Hulk as a pre-order bonus!

    Hmm, perhaps. In my research, I have concluded that I am a big Dragon Ball Z fan, so yes, please, thank you!

    11. The Newcomers
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    TheTopTens

    TheTopTens is a countdown-based website launched on November 18, 2005, which consists of user-generated content.

    Visitors can vote, comment, like other comments, and view user-created remixes. Registered users have access to additional features on the site, such as creating lists, remixes, posts... read more

    Anything to teach this sorry website a lesson.

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    13. The Contenders

  13. Sega

    Sega Games Co., Ltd., originally short for Service Games and officially styled as SEGA, is a Japanese multinational video game developer and publisher headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with multiple offices around the world. It is known for franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog and Yakuza. Sega has undergone... read more

    Sonic characters do look Mickey-ish.

  14. Hanna-Barbera

    Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc. was a major American animation studio that had a dominant presence in television animation for several decades. The company was founded in 1957 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, former animation directors at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, along with live-action director George... read more

    Yes! However, instead of taking over, Disney could just acquire Hanna-Barbera from WarnerMedia. This could also allow them to expand their library of children's programming and add so much variety.

    Again, more classic childhood characters meeting Mickey Mouse! Scooby, Smurfs, Yogi Bear, and Fred Flintstone appearing in Disney World? I'm sold!

    Please, Disney, we're on our knees begging you to buy the rights to Hanna-Barbera from those greedy people at Warner Brothers! WB is only ruining the good name of H-B, and only Disney can save the good name of H-B from a greedy, money-grubbing rabbit. Please, Mickey, do the right thing and save Hanna-Barbera's good name!

  15. Looney Tunes

    Looney Tunes is an American animated series of comedy short films produced by Warner Bros. from 1930 to 1969. It was released during what is often referred to as the Golden Age of American animation. The series was created alongside its sister series, Merrie Melodies, and introduced iconic characters... read more

    We could have another "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" movie with all of these cartoon characters!

  16. Sesame Street

    Sesame Street is a long-running American children's television series. It is produced by Sesame Workshop and was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett. The show premiered on November 10, 1969, and has become one of the most influential educational programs in television history.

    If Disney did buy Sesame Workshop, then the Muppets would be complete!

    Anything to complete the Muppet Cinematic Universe.

  17. Star Trek

  18. Square Enix

    Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer, publisher, and distribution company best known for its role-playing game franchises, including Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts. The company was formed in 2003 from the merger of Square Co., Ltd. and Enix Corporation. Square... read more

    Since Kingdom Hearts is made by Disney/Square Enix, it would make sense for Disney to buy the video game company.

  19. Cartoon Network

    Cartoon Network is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that was launched in 1992 by the Turner Broadcasting System. It is now owned by Warner Bros. Discovery and is known for airing animated programming targeted primarily at children and teenagers. The network has been home to many... read more

  20. Lionsgate

    Currently a small film company, but will surpass Paramount Pictures in market share this year (2017) and in the future may be the smallest major film studio. Disney should buy out any competition that takes away money from them.

    A small film company, but it will surpass Paramount Pictures in U.S. market share this year (2017). In the future, it may be a major film studio. Disney should buy out any competition that takes away money from them.

  21. Capcom

    Capcom Co., Ltd., or Capcom, is a Japanese video game developer and publisher. The company is known for creating multi-million-selling franchises such as Mega Man, Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Monster Hunter. Capcom has also released several successful games based on... read more

  22. Rovio

    Angry Birds featuring Disney bird characters, including (but not limited to) Zazu, Iago, Scuttle, Jose Carioca, Orange Bird, Orville, Wilbur, and Flit! And the pigs themselves could include characters such as Pumbaa, Hen Wen, Piglet, Pua, Runt of the Litter, Miss Piggy, and potentially more.

    Disney needs to buy them. They would be way better.

  23. Aardman Animations

  24. LEGO

    They have Lego Marvel, and Disney already owns Marvel.

  25. Peanuts

    They already own Blue Sky's Peanuts Movie, so this wouldn't be that much of a stretch at this point.

    A Snoopy and Mickey Mouse crossover would be amazing.

    Winnie the Pooh could give good advice to Charlie Brown if he and the Peanuts gang met each other.

  26. Fairy Tail

    Fairy Tail is a manga franchise created by Hiro Mashima. It was adapted into an anime series produced by A-1 Pictures and Satelight, which first aired in Japan on October 12, 2009. The franchise also includes several original video animations and a feature film titled Fairy Tail the Movie: Phoenix Priestess... read more

  27. The Great Mighty Poo

    The Great Mighty Poo is a fictional character appearing in the 2001 video game Conker's Bad Fur Day. He is a giant, opera-singing pile of feces and serves as a boss character in the Sloprano chapter. The battle with him is one of the game's most memorable and humorous moments.

    Bears a striking resemblance to Crud from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

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