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This shift ties into broader industry trends, where some fans and critics argue that Disney’s emphasis on representing diverse identities has come at the cost of storytelling quality and universal appeal. The reliance on social or cultural messaging, critics argue, has diminished the narrative integrity in films like Lightyear or The Marvels.

Industry Observations and Fandom Culture

The conversation also touches on how fandoms tend to rally around their favorite franchises or media, often defending even middling or poor-quality products with fervor. Examples from gaming, such as the release of Final Fantasy XVI, reveal similar patterns—where fans call the game a masterpiece despite mixed reviews, and attack critics for their dissent.