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Given Disney’s historical dominance during Thanksgiving, these numbers are startlingly low. Past successes like Frozen, Coco, and Tangled have set the bar high, with multi-hundred million dollar openings being standard. Comparing these to Wish’s performance paints a stark picture of decline.
The film's failure during such a pivotal milestone as Disney’s 100th anniversary raises serious questions about the studio's current creative direction, audience engagement strategies, and the changing tastes of moviegoers.