How much did Marvel heroes help lift Disney+? Answer due Thursday

With Walt Disney Co theme park operations limited due to the coronavirus pandemic, investors watching the company report earnings on Thursday are expected to zero in on its fast growth into streaming TV.

During the January to March quarter, the Disney streaming service was aided by box office heavyweight Marvel Studios. The producer of blockbuster superhero films released its first TV series, “WandaVision,” in January followed by “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” in late March.

The animated Disney movie “Raya and the Last Dragon” was offered to Disney customers in March for $30, at the same time it was shown in theaters, which are struggling to rebound from the global health crisis.