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Ilio’s epic failure is a glaring symptom of deeper issues within Disney Pixar and the broader Disney corporation. As the studio faces its lowest box office figures ever, it must confront a decayed trustworthiness and a creative outlook that has drifted away from its core strength: storytelling that resonates.
The future of Pixar, and perhaps Disney animation as a whole, hinges on returning to those roots. Otherwise, the studio risks becoming just another casualty of corporate neglect, where profits are prioritized over quality, and audiences turn elsewhere for authentic and compelling stories.