Part 9/11:
Market Impact and Competition: Disney’s Diminished Hype
Beyond Moana, other upcoming big-name projects like Toy Story 5 and Nintendo’s Zelda adaptation are competing for audience attention. Recent trailers and leaks have demonstrated how difficult Disney has found to generate lasting hype for their 2026 slate, especially with how overshadowed the Moana teaser has become.
Meanwhile, Nintendo’s Zelda and Universal’s Mario films are gaining momentum, with some suggesting Disney's strategy of ongoing remakes might be losing its touch. The delayed release of Nolan’s Oppenheimer sequel and other heavy-hitter films threaten to monopolize screens, further diluting Disney’s potential box office dominance.