The Rise of Spider-Man and Super Mario Bros: A New Era of Competition for Disney.

Sony's "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and Universal's "Super Mario Bros. Movie" have signaled a new era of competition for Disney in the animation industry. The success of these films at the box office shows that animation is no longer a laggard in Hollywood's recovery from COVID. Animated films typically require a longer production window but cost less than traditional movies, making them potentially lucrative for studios. The successful debuts of both "Spider-Verse" and "Super Mario Bros." show how Disney is getting some fresh competition from other studios.