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Furthermore, the poll’s authors suggest that while Disney’s brand perception has declined, this decline is not universally tied to political or cultural issues. Instead, the data imply that Disney’s own product performance and strategic choices have contributed more significantly to its challenges.
Another critical point raised relates to the misconception that declining Disney film performance is linked directly to audience aversion. Given that other movies appealing to similar demographics perform well, the theory that audiences stay away from movies like Mario, Barbie, or Despicable Me because of political reasons is called into question.