Part 8/11:
The Commercial Motivation Behind Remakes
Throughout this critique, the narrator questions the true intent behind Disney’s live-action remakes. While often justified as tools for introducing children to beloved classics, the overwhelming emphasis on nostalgia and technological spectacle suggests a different motive: mass commercial success.
This approach prioritizes familiarity — recreating scenes exactly, leveraging star power like Beyoncé, and showcasing impressive CGI—over genuine storytelling innovation. The result is a product aimed more at catering to adult nostalgia and spectacle-driven marketing rather than crafting meaningful new interpretations or respecting the intelligence of a new generation.