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Guardians of the Galaxy 2.
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By Anousha Sakoui

May 5, 2017 at 9:00 AM UTC

Updated on

May 5, 2017 at 5:34 PM UTC

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Walt Disney Co. looks like the summer box-office winner again.

With “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” opening in North American theaters this weekend, Disney starts the traditional blockbuster season with a movie that could top $1 billion in global ticket sales -- a feat that’s notable for most studios, but is becoming routine for the 2016 box-office king.