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Disney Earnings, Government Shutdown, and 'Melania' Movie Debut
Key stories investors need to know before the stock market opens
Feb. 2, 2026 at 7:47am
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Disney beat analyst expectations in its first fiscal quarter, with its experiences division hitting $10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time. The government partially shut down over the weekend after Congress failed to pass a funding bill, but the House is expected to resolve the issue today. Meanwhile, Amazon's documentary "Melania" had a strong box office debut, earning $7 million.
Why it matters
Disney's earnings and the government shutdown are significant economic events that can impact the broader market. The success of the "Melania" documentary also highlights public interest in the former First Lady and the growing demand for political documentaries.
The details
Disney's first fiscal quarter results showed strong performance, particularly in its experiences division which includes theme parks, resorts and cruises. The company is also expected to announce a successor to CEO Bob Iger this week. The government shutdown occurred after Congress failed to pass a funding bill, but the House is expected to resolve the issue today. Amazon's "Melania" documentary had a surprisingly strong box office debut, earning $7 million and attracting a large share of women and older moviegoers.
- Disney reported earnings on February 2, 2026.
- The government partially shut down over the weekend of February 2-3, 2026.
- The "Melania" documentary had its box office debut on February 2, 2026.
The players
Disney
An American diversified multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate known for its film, television, streaming and theme park businesses.
Bob Iger
The former CEO of Disney who is expected to be succeeded in the role this week.
Mike Johnson
The Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States whose name appeared in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Elon Musk
The CEO of Tesla whose name appeared in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The House is expected to take up the Senate-approved spending package today to resolve the government shutdown.
The takeaway
Disney's strong earnings and the successful debut of the "Melania" documentary highlight the continued resilience of the entertainment industry, while the government shutdown underscores the ongoing political divisions in Washington.
