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Other remakes, like Aladdin (2019) and Beauty and the Beast (2017), exemplify Disney's reliance on familiarity rather than innovation. Aladdin relies heavily on Will Smith’s charismatic performance as the Genie—a misguided but effective attempt to hide the film’s overall mediocrity. CGI and visual effects are occasionally subpar, but Smith’s personality elevates the film enough to gross over a billion dollars.