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Haunted Mansion is notably a reboot of the 2003 film starring Eddie Murphy, which itself was a financial disappointment. The fact that Disney’s latest outing is tracking worse now suggests declining enthusiasm for the franchise and doubts about its commercial viability. While some pundits point to competition from blockbuster hits like Barbie and Oppenheimer, this explanation overlooks deeper issues that extend beyond just timing and market saturation.