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The disappointing performance of Wish echoes earlier struggles with movies like Elemental, which, despite international success, failed to turn a profit domestically. These setbacks threaten Disney's reputation as the undisputed leader in animated filmmaking, especially during the crucial holiday season.
If Wish continues on this trajectory, it could end up as one of the least performing Disney animated movies during Thanksgiving. Early estimates place it possibly in third place for the weekend, a far cry from the studio's usual dominance.