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The Core Issue: Audience Resistance and Cultural Concerns
Industry observers speculate that the international failure may be linked to cultural and political factors. Some suggest that the changes Disney implemented—likely including casting choices and storyline adjustments—may not resonate with global audiences, especially in Asia, which has shown resistance to the film. This trend hints that international viewers perhaps prefer more traditional or familiar versions of these stories rather than modern reinterpretations that may involve contemporary identity politics.