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Disney, historically synonymous with animated family entertainment, has seen its reputation tarnished by a string of flops. Films like Lightyear, Wish, and Elemental have failed to recapture audiences or meet financial expectations, each with hefty production budgets estimated around $200 million. This pivot away from dependable hits has caused concern among industry watchers, especially as Disney's traditional strategy seems increasingly out of touch with today's audience preferences.