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Marvel and Star Wars are rich, but they pale in comparison to the highest-grossing media franchise in human history.

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Marvel and Star Wars are rich, but they pale in comparison to the highest-grossing media franchise in human history.

Marvel and Star Wars are rich, but they pale in comparison to the highest-grossing media franchise in human history.
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