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Examples such as Strange World and Lightyear serve as case studies in Disney’s recent struggles. Both movies, which should have been major hits, underperformed significantly at the box office, resulting in substantial financial losses. These failures are not coincidental but are largely attributed to a disconnect with core audience expectations.
Many parents express that they want movies for their children that focus on simple, wholesome storytelling rather than being laden with political commentary or social agendas. These films, they argue, should be a safe space for children to enjoy imaginative worlds without feeling that they are being exposed to messages designed to provoke political or ideological conversations prematurely.