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One of the most glaring indicators of Disney’s declining fortunes is its recent box office performance. Films like "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" are reportedly poised to rack up losses exceeding $250 million. The film's poor reception is symptomatic of a broader trend: Disney's recent movies have underperformed critically and commercially, leading to nearly a billion dollars in losses over the past 18 months.
This trend is particularly alarming considering Disney's historical reliance on blockbuster hits to fuel profits. The decline in box office revenue not only impacts immediate earnings but also threatens the studio's long-term film division viability amid a shrinking global market.