Part 2/10:
For decades, Disney set the gold standard for animated films, crafting timeless classics that appealed to audiences across generations. However, the recent trajectory paints a different picture. The studio's recent animated releases—such as "Strange World" and "Lightyear"—failed to captivate audiences as expected, contributing to a streak of box office disappointments. In 2022, Disney publicly attributed these failures to pandemic-related disruptions, claiming that audiences no longer wanted to visit theaters due to COVID-19.