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Contrasting these successes is the ongoing struggle of Disney. Despite their massive brand and resources, Disney’s recent releases such as Haunted Mansion have underperformed significantly. Haunted Mansion opened well below expectations, experienced a massive drop in its second weekend, and now shows a steep 63% decline, falling into the single digits domestically. This trend reflects a broader pattern of Disney’s recent failures at the box office, both theatrically and on streaming platforms.