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Luca, a Pixar animation, was released directly to Disney+ in the United States, bypassing theaters entirely. The film, which centers around themes of friendship and self-discovery, was not even offered as a Premier Access rental or purchase, leading to frustration among Pixar staff and animators. Many industry insiders viewed its release strategy as a sign of shifting priorities towards direct streaming content, often at the expense of theatrical runs.