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Perhaps most alarming was Iger’s comment that the problem was “we tried to tell too many crappy stories”. This startling admission points to a critical failure in Disney’s creative process—poor storytelling driven by either reckless overproduction or hiring mediocre talent. Critics argue that Disney’s recent output has suffered because of lazy reinventions, compromised creative standards, and internal politicization—particularly through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives—that may have diluted the storytelling essence.