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The recent backlash against Disney’s media ventures, such as flops like Strange World, Lightyear, and The Acolyte, underscores a disconnect between corporate messaging and consumer preferences. These films, infused with LGBTQ+ themes aimed at younger audiences, underperformed commercially, revealing that many parents and traditional viewers resist such content in children's media. The failure of these projects demonstrates that when faced with economic realities, companies may reconsider their push for certain political or social agendas.