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\nDon’t get your hopes up for more unique animated Disney<\/strong> films, as it sounds like the house of mouse is going to rely on sequels for a while.\n<\/p>\n

\nIt’s not exactly a secret that these days, Disney is more interested in capitalising on pre-existing IP than trying to make waves with a new idea. We’ve seen that best with the decade long flogging of the dead horse known as Frozen, and in the clear cash-in that is Toy Story 4. Unfortunately, those of us that like something original over a pointless sequel don’t reflect what the wider audience wants, and our wants certainly differ from what Disney’s plans are. The company recently held its quarterly earnings call, where CEO Bob Iger spoke about various plans the studio currently has for its upcoming project, including on the animated front (via Variety<\/a>).\n<\/p>\n

\nWhen asked about Disney’s focus on sequels and originals, and how the focus appears to be more on franchise films, Iger said “We’re gonna balance sequels with originals. Specifically in animation, we had gone through a period where our original films and animation, both Disney and Pixar, were dominating. We’re now swinging back a bit to lean on sequels.” Iger specifically made note of Toy Story 5, which received a June 19, 2026 release date last month<\/a>, and the upcoming release of Inside Out 2, and how both films have an increased value because they cost less to market due to being a pre-existing IP.\n<\/p>\n

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Don’t get your hopes up for more unique animated Disney films, as it sounds like the house of mouse is going to rely on sequels for a while. It’s not exactly a secret that these days, Disney is more interested in capitalising on pre-existing IP than trying to make waves with a new idea. We’ve seen that best with the decade long flogging of the dead horse known as Frozen, and in the clear cash-in that is Toy Story 4. Unfortunately, those of us that like something original over a pointless sequel don’t reflect what the wider audience wants, and our wants certainly differ from what Disney’s plans are. The company recently held its quarterly earnings call, where CEO Bob Iger spoke about various plans…<\/p>\n

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