From cherished pop culture icons like Mickey Mouse to more specialized personas such as Goku from Dragon Ball, successful franchises prosper through sales of merchandise, box office revenues, and video games. The paramount question remains: who claims the highest earnings? UPrinting.com's research unit meticulously scrutinized financial records to reveal the most prosperous characters and franchises, pinpointing the ultimate top earners. Their graphic delved into the highest-grossing franchises, casting a spotlight on those spearheading the fiscal upswing. Seizing the crown is Pokémon, amassing an astonishing $76.4 billion, led by figures like Pikachu and Bulbasaur. Originating in Japan in 1996, Pokémon spans video games, trading cards, TV series, films, and beyond. Mickey Mouse and his companions clinch second position, generating $52.2 billion since their inaugural appearance in 1928. These Disney characters radiate across various mediums, including video games and the cherished theme parks like Disneyland. In third place, the Star Wars saga accumulated a colossal $51.8 billion since its 1977 inception.
