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This strategy appears to be a defensive measure aimed at controlling the narrative and minimizing backlash. However, widespread frustration suggests that audiences are growing weary of the direction Disney has taken—one that many feel dilutes beloved classics and shifts focus from storytelling to political messaging.
Growing Audience Fatigue with Disney's Approach
The outcry signals a significant turning point. Fans are expressing their discontent not only with The Little Mermaid but with Disney’s recent pattern of remaking films with altered themes and diverse casts, often perceived as driven more by ideology than storytelling integrity.