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The biggest blow to Disney’s recent misfortunes is perhaps the failure of "Lightyear," which was highly anticipated due to its ties to the beloved Toy Story franchise. The film’s disastrous performance not only impacted box office revenue but also led to significant personnel losses among the film’s creative team.
The director, Angus McLean, who contributed to several acclaimed Pixar projects like "Coco," and producer Galen Sussman are among those now leaving the studio. The scale of their departure is emblematic of a broader reckoning within Disney's animation division.