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The financial fallout from these missteps is severe. "Elemental," with its $200 million price tag, is expected to perform poorly at the box office. Its projected sales, even at 35-40 million dollars in opening weekends, are well below Disney's traditional standards and recent industry benchmarks.
In comparison, other recent family-friendly hits like "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and "Super Mario Bros." have grossed nearly a billion dollars, demonstrating that high-quality, family-oriented content is still highly profitable. Disney’s current strategy seems misaligned with what audiences want—leading to significant losses and an uncertain future.