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This internal controversy has significant implications for Disney’s reputation. The success of recent non-controversial projects like Inside Out 2 suggests that audiences still favor family-oriented, apolitical content. Conversely, upcoming projects that are perceived to incorporate more explicit LGBTQ+ themes risk alienating core consumers and damaging the brand's legacy.
The controversy has fueled the perception that Disney has become heavily influenced by woke ideology, with some viewers questioning whether the company is prioritizing social programming over its original mission of delivering wholesome family entertainment.