The intense nostalgia market has paradoxically made Disney risk-averse. Original films like Encanto (2021) are rarities; most slates are sequels ( Toy Story 5 ), prequels ( Mufasa ), or universe-expansions ( Agatha All Along ). This "safe IP" strategy protects short-term revenue but starves audiences of novel ideas.
Disney has faced criticism historically for representation (or lack thereof). However, recent years show a strategic shift toward diversity to match global demographics: disney xxx