▲Disney is well and truly taking over. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923, by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney. Since then, it's become one of the biggest companies around the world. Most recently, the company announced the launch of Disney+, a video on-demand streaming service. This should push the company into new territory, and they could even beat out Netflix. You might not know, but Disney already owns some of the biggest companies in the world. Click on to see just how powerful this company is becoming.

▲Of course, where else to begin but with the Walt Disney Company, also known as just Disney.

▲Disney is a media company, which produces movies at Walt Disney Studios, located in California.

▲The company also owns 11 theme parks around the world, including Walt Disney World in Florida, and Disneyland Paris in France.

▲The American Broadcasting Company, also known as ABC, is a TV network headquartered in California.

▲ABC is one of America's four major TV networks, along with CBS, NBC, and FOX.

▲ABC News is a huge part of the company, with news-oriented talk shows, evening newscasts, and primetime political affair programs.

▲ESPN is Disney's Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. The company showcases sports events and games.

▲ESPN also recaps sports news on their original shows, like 'SportsCenter,' 'First Take,' and 'Monday Night Football.'

▲In some ways, Pixar has given Disney a new lease on life. Steve Jobs bought the company back in 1986, and was the chairman and CEO until his death in 2011.

▲Pixar is an animation studio, which produces high-quality CGI films, such as the 'Toy Story' series.

▲Pixar is also responsible for movie series such as 'Cars' and 'The Incredibles.'

▲You've probably seen this shot before a movie. Marvel Comics and Studios produce superhero stories, for comic books or the big screen.

▲Marvel has been a huge success over the years, producing some of the biggest films ever, like 'The Avengers.'

▲Marvel has also found recent success with films like 'Black Panther' and 'Captain Marvel.'

▲Another huge film franchise, 'Star Wars' might be the most memorable movie series ever. It's also owned by the Walt Disney Company.

▲'Star Wars' started as a sci-fi film in the '70s, and has since become a billion-dollar franchise.

▲A new generation of 'Star Wars' films have been lighting up the box office, starting with 'The Force Awakens' in 2015.

▲FX is a paid-for TV channel with a headquarters in California. It's a relatively new channel, and it was launched in 1994.

▲The channel broadcasts films and sitcoms, as well as original shows like 'American Horror Story,' 'Legion,' and 'Atlanta.'

▲This is a sister studio of 20th Century Fox. It produces independent, European, and British films, that often go on to win Oscars.

▲Fox Searchlight Pictures are behind dozens of hit films, like '12 Years a Slave,' 'Birdman,' and last year's 'The Favourite.'

▲Here's another logo you've probably seen before. 20th Century Fox are one of the biggest film studios in the world.

▲The company was founded in 1935, and is headquartered in Fox Plaza in Century City, California.

▲20th Century Fox have produced some of the biggest films ever, like 'Avatar,' 'Titanic,' and 'Star Wars.'

▲Nat Geo started as a magazine back in 1888. Since then, it has become a hugely popular brand with an international standing.

▲Based in Washington, D.C. the magazine is published monthly. Last year, the editor promised to make major changes to the magazine, pushing it in a progressive direction.

▲Star India is an Indian media company, which was founded back in 1991.

▲Comprised of over 60 TV channels, Star India reaches millions of viewers in dozens of countries.

▲Before the launch of Disney Plus, Hulu was arguably the biggest competitor to Netflix.

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Disney is well and truly taking over. The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923, by brothers Walt and Roy O. Disney. Since then, it's become one of the biggest companies around the world. Most recently, the company announced the launch of Disney+, a video on-demand streaming service. This should push the company into new territory, and they could even beat out Netflix. You might not know, but Disney already owns some of the biggest companies in the world. Click on to see just how powerful this company is becoming.