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This trend signifies a troubling pattern—Disney's recent animated releases are not resonating with audiences as they once did. The studio's reliance on nostalgia and proven franchises may not suffice anymore, especially as audiences explore alternatives and streaming options.
The underwhelming numbers also prompt a re-evaluation of Disney's creative and marketing strategies. If Wish, with its significant budget and wide release, cannot capture the holiday market, it raises questions about the studio’s upcoming slate and how it plans to recover its animation division's former glory.