Mcu and star wars: what is happening with disney+ productions?. Discover the reason behind the decline of franchises that were once huge ratings and box office successes

MCU and Star Wars: what is happening with Disney+ productions?

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Discover the reason behind the decline of franchises that were once huge ratings and box office successes

In a world where entertainment in streaming has become a vital part of our lives, the Disney + has emerged as a major competitor since its launch. With a vast catalog that embraces beloved franchises Marvel e Star Wars, the platform promised to bring epic adventures to fans around the world. However, recently, it has been difficult to ignore the feeling that the magic of Disney is losing its appeal. The audience appears to be decreasing, and public dissatisfaction grows as expectations are not met, especially when it comes to the MCU and the intergalactic universe of Lucasfilm. But after all, what is happening?

The fall of recent years

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Bob Iger recognizes Disney's influence on low streaming viewer numbers (Image: Getty Images)

A Disney bought the Marvel Entertainment on December 31, 2009. Lucasfilm, the company responsible for the saga of Star Wars, was acquired on October 30, 2012. Both acquisitions had a significant impact on the expansion of their respective cinematographic universes, managing to achieve astronomical box office numbers both in the cinema and in the film itself. streaming da Disney released on 2019.

Still, something that went unnoticed in past years was precisely the company's participation in productions, especially because the MCU and the movies of Star Wars They already had a name in pop culture and the audiovisual world. It was normal for the public not to consider the company's great influence, but judging by Bob Iger, CEO da Disney, this acquisition was exactly the reason for the Marvel Studios, for example, began to be harmed.

There have been some (recent) disappointments. We wish some releases would perform better (at the box office). It's reflexive not as a problem from a personal point of view, but I think in our zeal to basically increase our content significantly, to meet the offerings of streaming, we ended up overworking our people far beyond – in terms of their time and focus – where they were.

Marvel is a great example of this. They weren't in the TV business at any significant level, and not only did they ramp up film production, but they ended up making several series. And frankly, it diluted the public's focus and attention.

Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Studios
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Despite the negative results, Bob Iger prevented Marvel's president from being fired (Image: Getty Images)

Before it was even released in theaters, Eternal It was already a production that was subject to criticism and controversy. The film of Marvel it ended up receiving the lowest rating of all the company's films, accumulating a total of 62% approval only. Thor: Dark World had already received 66% in 2013.

When we talk about criticism, despite the differences, a division of opinions was formed, especially due to the direction of Chloe zhao, which would win the Oscar later, and the ambition of a story completely different from anything the Marvel had already presented. However, when it comes to the audience, it is unlikely that fans will weigh this side, caring much more about the content.

As time passed, a new opportunity to reverse this situation was on the horizon. The announcement of more productions from the acquired franchises was something so revolutionary and unprecedented that expectations immediately rose. We were facing a new wave and a great phase that would warm even more the hearts of those fans who were already starting to lose hope. Star Wars also gained special attention, mainly due to the large amount of spin-offs released, which was able to reach even the oldest portion of fans in the Lucasfilm. But despite all the strategy, were the expected results obtained?

MCU

What happened to the hearing?

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Some of the Phase 4 productions were not as well received by the public (Image: Getty Images)

With the launch of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, the Marvel was already aware that the extraordinary success of the film and of all the others that brought together captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow and Archer hawk was so much that it would require a colossal effort to maintain the level or even repeat it. This was all because they had gradually built up public expectation over more than a decade.

With the farewell to Phase 3, which brought together since the first film Steve Rogers to Spiderman: Far From Home, Phase 4 was announced with new series and productions that would feature new stories, after all, new heroes needed to be introduced. But in practice, the success was not so absolute.

Loki, Falcon and the Winter Soldier e Wandavision, which won three Emmys, managed to bring some excitement to the public, especially the first one which, after a tremendous commotion for opening the doors to the Multiverse saga, would have a second season, practically at the request of the fans. However, Black Widow, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, Hawkeye e Moon Knight These were examples of productions that began to worry. While some basically followed weak retellings of the first films of the Marvel or a frustrated attempt to continue with the new context of the franchise, others seemed to deviate from the entire process, leaving something to be desired.

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Reaching a 95% rejection rate in R, one of the largest review aggregation sites for film and television, Ms. Marvel became the lowest-rated program in the history of Marvel. She-Hulk it was another production that ended up making the situation worse with the low quality of visual effects, which increased the controversy since the release of Black Widow, since the Marvel had always been a big name in the industry. Many of his films had already been nominated for Oscar in that category.

Possible influencers

Pandemic and the lack of cinema

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Strict safety measures during the pandemic prevented and discouraged a large audience from going to the cinema (Image: Folha)

With Covid-19, all planning within the company had to be changed. Coincidentally, this ended up impacting the beginning of Phase 4. With cinemas closed around the world, filming interrupted and productions released only on streaming platforms, streaming, it was the first time that the MCU needed to be redesigned. According to amateur opinions, it is believed that perhaps a quick solution to this entire issue has generated unsatisfactory results.

The pandemic forced the entertainment industry to adapt to months of social isolation, taking many films that used to premiere in theaters directly to the streaming. Over time, as cinemas began to gradually reopen, it was still not safe enough to stay in a closed theater for a long time. Many of the productions now have shorter viewing windows.

At the same time, with all the changes that Covid-19 brought to society, the vast majority of films now arrived directly on digital platforms in a shorter period of time. This attitude has become commonplace and, therefore, even today, many people choose to wait for new projects to arrive. streaming instead of going to a movie theater.

Although this change apparently doesn't make much difference to the Disney, since films would continue to be consumed, nothing compares to the extremes that Marvel before, it managed to break box office records.

Superhero fatigue

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was considered tiring and repetitive (Image: Disclosure)

The public that used to get excited about each new release of MCU in cinema no longer shows the same interest in this type of production. But why?

Without striking and weighty characters like captain America e Iron Man, it's almost as if captivating stories can't be replicated anymore. A Marvel it seems to be stuck in a system and, judging by groups of fans, with blocking problems as well. According to opinions frequently explored and debated on the internet, it is believed that the company has lost its way by starting to target only part of the audience, which would be damaging the content of its stories. In this way, the pattern of redemption arcs and jokes cannot be broken, presenting many projects as if they were just a new version of what everyone already knows.

Several films feature the character falling back into a story of overcoming, which further proves the Hero's Journey strategy in constructing the script. It turns out that, as much as this is a formula that has always worked well in cinema, over time, it tends to gain an expiration date if not reformulated.

According to some renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese e Quentin Tarantino, much of this fatigue can be explained.

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I tried, you know? But it's not cinema. Honestly, the closest thing to that, however well done they are and with the actors doing their best under such circumstances, are theme parks. This is not cinema with human beings trying to convey emotional and psychological experiences to another human being.

Martin Scorsese, director

Like it or not, it is very likely that people may give up watching some films when the opinions of great professionals are exposed.

Expectations were generated after Endgame

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Avengers: Endgame grossed around US$2,797 billion worldwide (Image: Marcelo Regua/Agência O Globo)

Cancel culture is something that has already taken root on the internet and part of what may explain the low ratings of TV productions. MCU most likely it comes from the insatiable and demanding fans themselves.

Despite the same formula, it is undeniable that the company has taken risks on other types of projects to please the public. Moon Knight was a great example of this, when he sought to address darker and more complex themes, exploring mental disorders and the line between sanity and madness. By diversifying its catalog in this way, the Marvel until he set out to show a little humanity and real experiences, outside the traditional scope of a superhero narrative. However, it seems that this new decision was not the best either.

The point is that there is a fine line between what is good for cinema and what is good for fans. As mentioned previously, after the absolute success of Avengers, it was natural that the faithful audience of Marvel created expectations of continuing to see productions of the same level. With the entry of the Multiverse, it would now be even more impossible not to diminish these hopes, which even border on the impossible as they do not match all the contexts presented by the franchise. Theories are constantly created and shared on the internet, but the moment fans give in to them and they are not implemented, frustration occurs that compromises the audience.

Interconnected productions

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The striking feature of Marvel it is their interconnection, where characters and stories intertwine in a vast universe. However, this same feature can have a side effect: potential overload for viewers. Sometimes, the need to follow several series and films to fully understand the plot can seem like a challenge, alienating part of the audience. The feeling of being trapped in a “pyramid scheme”, in which fully understanding the story requires the consumption of various other content, can be discouraging.

A Marvel began to face this challenge of balancing narrative continuity with accessibility as soon as it joined the Disney. However, it is worth highlighting that there are exceptions, such as Spider-Man: No Return Home which reached US$1,8 billion in global box office.

Even though this is a barrier for some fans who need to follow literally every project, it is still something that needs to be better worked on with new viewers in mind. Still with the example of Spider-Man, it is notable that the Marvel seeks to base itself much more on films full of fan service and special appearances that build an interesting and quality narrative. This is not a problem, but it can become one when they go too far in collecting ideas to satisfy the public. The fact that this is already a topic debated on social media by fans themselves already shows that something needs to be done as soon as possible.

Crisis within the MCU

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After appearing in Loki and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Jonathan Majors' Kang seems uncertain at Marvel (Image: Disclosure)

Obviously, when something happens behind the scenes, it can interfere with the outcome of projects. Last year, Bassam tariq abandoned directing the film Blade, starring Mahershala Ali, causing the script to need to be changed. Jonathan Majors, interpreter of Kang, the big villain introduced in Phase 4 and expected for the next, was arrested for assault.

Furthermore, the films Thunderbolts e Fantastic Four they had to hire new writers even before the current strike. The series Armor wars was converted into a film to reduce crews' working hours. Along with this, several premiere dates also had to be postponed, such as Avengers: Secret Wars, which will now be released in 2026, and the marvels, scheduled to launch in November of this year.

As soon as Phase 4 began, as mentioned previously, She-Hulk it served as a trigger for the issue of problems with CGI to be raised. At the time, former special effects employees at Marvel reported negative experiences, including low wages and tight deadlines, which would have been exactly the reason for the quality of the result. However, according Dhruv Govil, one of the artists who worked on some of the company's films, this problem was not that new and was also not related to Bob Chapek, former CEO da Disney, as some believed.

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After complaints, She-Hulk had to undergo a new edition (Image: Reproduction)

The most recent crisis involved the dismissal of Victor Alonso, one of producers oldest of Marvel, allegedly due to a refusal to edit an LGBT flag in Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania for approval in Saudi Arabia. Next to her, Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter, executive of the company, was also fired as part of a cost reduction plan, due to his conservative stance.

Writers' strike

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As with all Hollywood productions, a delay is expected in the film sector. With the writers' strike, many of the films and series had their release dates and even recordings postponed.

The group Writers Guild of America, which represents approximately 11.500 film and television screenwriters, is leading the strike in search of better salary conditions, as well as a request for regulations on the use of generative artificial intelligence in the creation process.

Thunderbolts, the first film of Marvel which would bring together the history of the universe's anti-heroes as a kind of new version of Avengers, was the one that seemed to sadden the fans the most. Recording should have already started in Atlanta, but production is still waiting for the strike to end.

Although this may be an external element, the company needs to be careful, just as it was during the pandemic. Any type of delay in production can become a “domino effect”, consequently generating much greater demand and, therefore, poor delivery of projects. But it is interesting to remember that Bob Iger, CEO da Disney, has already made clear the importance of reevaluating the number of sequences that each character in the MCU should have and thus be able to explore new directions correctly.

Expected future productions

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Secret Invasion Hearing does not take off (Image: Disclosure)

With the recent release of the series Secret Invasion No. Disney +, it seems that some hopes can, perhaps, be renewed regarding the new phase of MCU, but in general, the result was not pleasing to the company.

In an interview prior to the premiere, Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, had shown himself to be quite confident about the future of the cinematic universe. In addition to mentioning several of the series that are yet to come, he had stated that he was betting big that the program would gain a large audience.

I'm pleased to share that when you compare our Marvel series to some of the hottest shows on competitive services, even our smallest series reach a much larger, more international audience.. Often two to three times the number of viewers.

Kevin Feige, president of Marvel

Bringing Samuel L. Jackson back to the role of dear Nick Fury, Secret Invasion shows a clandestine faction of Skrulls who invade the planet as shapeshifters.

We watched all six episodes, getting an idea of ​​what to expect from the Marvel from now on. See more: REVIEW: Secret Invasion SE01 EP06: Home Sweet Home

We've also listed all of the upcoming releases below. MCU. The series will be available exclusively on Disney +, while the films will also be released on streaming after the cinemas. Rights productions of Sony Pictures, like the universe of Spider-Man, are the exception.

Loki – Second season

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Order date: October 5th, 2023

Where: Disney+ (Series)

the marvels

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Order date: November 9th, 2023

Where: Cinema movie)

What if…? - Second season

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Order date: Christmas 2023

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Echo

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Order date: January 2024

Where: Disney+ (Series)

X-Men '97

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Order date: Beginning of 2024

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Madame Web

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Order date: February 14, 2024

Where: Cinema movie)

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

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Order date: March 29th, 2024

Where: Disney+ (Movie)

Deadpool 3

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Order date: 3 May 2024

Where: Cinema movie)

Venom 3

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Order date: 12 July 2024

Where: Cinema movie)

Captain America: Brave New World

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Order date: 26 July 2024

Where: Cinema movie)

Kraven: The Hunter

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Order date: August 29th, 2024

Where: Cinema movie)

Agatha: Darkhold Diaries

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Order date: Between September and November 2024

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Thunderbolts

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Order date: December 20, 2024

Where: Cinema movie)

Spider-Man: Freshman Year

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Order date: 2024

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Marvel zombies

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Order date: 2024

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Blade

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Order date: February 14, 2025

Where: Cinema movie)

Fantastic Four

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Order date: 3 May 2025

Where: Cinema movie)

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

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Order date: May 1, 2026

Where: Cinema movie)

Avengers: Secret Wars

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Order date: 7 May 2027

Where: Cinema movie)

Daredevil: Born Again

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Iron heart

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Spider-Man 4

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Order date: No forecast (possibly between Avengers: The Kang Dynasty e secret wars)

Where: Cinema movie)

Armor wars

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Cinema movie)

VisionQuest

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Spider-Man: Sophomore Year

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Series about the Kingdom of Wakanda (Untitled)

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Wonder Man/Magnum

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Shang Chi 2

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Cinema movie)

Nova

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Order date: No forecast (possibly shelved)

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Star Wars

Has the magic been lost?

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Fans hope that George Lucas will return to command his own creation (Image: Getty Images)

the franchise of George Lucas has always been far from low audiences, since the release of his first film, but with the acquisition of Disney, the story began to go in other directions when removing Star Wars from the hands of its creator in 2012, who had already left an outline ready for three upcoming films in the universe.

Departing from the original ideas, the fans' frustration ended up drawing the attention of Disney, which this year, during the event Star Wars Celebration, announced three more new feature films. They would involve the story of the return of Ray to build a new Jedi order and, second Kathleen Kennedy, the current president da Lucasfilm, the trilogy would seek to show the past, present and future of the canonical timeline.

Like Marvel, Lucasfilm also ended up going through a crisis, most likely as a result of the pandemic. With projects shelved and even abandoned, doubts still remain about the future. Fortunately, compared to Marvel, Star Wars had not yet achieved productions with very low audiences, managing to maintain a certain standard, however, buzz began to be created around, mainly, some of the new series derived from the story.

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was one of the first spin-off productions of the saga to emerge (Disclosure)

The true power of Star Wars resides in cinema-oriented productions that transform the experience into a significant event, as is what has always been expected from films with superheroes. When they start to dilute these extensive universes in television productions, it seems that the result starts to go wrong, even if the intention is good to explore spin-offs and other purposefully smaller stories.

With all the turbulence of a crisis, the wait for sequels to the saga has increased and it still looks like it will last for a long time. Apparently, no major cinema production will be released before 2025 and the Lucasfilm does not think about disclosing dates. Because of this, it is worth thinking about what may be happening currently and many of the questions always return to the same point: the lack of a leadership figure.

Even though fans have already made their desire for a grand return of George Lucas, this idea seems to be a little impossible to come to fruition, since the creator, when he decided to sell his production company, had intentions of retiring. Rumors allege that his dissatisfaction with the productions could be the reason for a return, but the Lucasfilm Think about having him just as a consultant.

The series in practice

The first low audience

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In the premiere of its first season on Disney +, The Mandalorian It was a critical success. Its sequence was no different, however, the last part seems to have left something to be desired.

O The Wrap, a platform responsible for covering business information from the world of entertainment, shared data from Samba-TV, which in turn performs audience analysis on the third season of the series. Watched by less than 1,5 million people at its premiere, although it may seem like a considerable number, it doesn't compare to the performance of other productions. Star Wars. According to another analysis from the TheDirect, Boba Fett's Book, for example, debuted 2% stronger than the third season of The Mandalorian, surpassing the 1,5 million views mark.

Obi-Wan Kenobi, for example, had an even higher average audience, registering a 28% increase compared to The Mandalorian. Despite the participation of actors such as Ewan McGregor e Hayden Christensen had a significant impact on the first one, it had never been expected that the third season of the series that follows the bounty hunter This Djarin had a drop in audience.

Ahsoka rumors

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Released on August 22nd of this year, Ahsoka tells the story of the protagonist of the same name, a ex-Jedi who investigates a threat to the galaxy, being a spin off de The Mandalorian.

Before its debut, expectations were already high. In 2008, with the introduction of the character in the series The Clone Wars: Ahsoka Tano, which helped in the development of several situations as soon as she left the Jedi order, fans' desires to see her get her own story began to be high. One of the rumors that was most commented on was the appearance of Anakin Skywalker with Hayden Christensen returning to paper again.

Dave Filoni, co-creator de Ahsoka in animation Star Wars: The Clone Wars, even talked to the Hollywood Reporter about your expectations for the new series.

I'm really enjoying this feeling. It's something I never thought I would do, even though I've done all these different things over the years with the 'Star Wars' saga. Writing, directing and collaborating on this kind of thing with so many people is just the top of the mountain for me right now. There is a lot of work to be done, but I have an incredibly talented team around me to support me. So I'm cautiously optimistic. I prefer to let the fans speak for me, as they always do.

Dave Filoni, co-creator of Star Wars Rebels and The Clone Wars
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Rumors that the series would have low ratings were denied (Image: Reproduction)

However, soon after its debut, according to data from Samba-TV, Ahsoka had its first episode seen by around 1,2 million viewers, something similar to Andor. Again, although it seems to be a considerable number, compared to those recorded by the premieres of The Mandalorian e Obi-Wan Kenobi, proves a low audience. In the second episode, a drop still occurred for 956 thousand people.

It turns out that the Disney He was not at all happy with this announcement, since the reality seemed to be different. Even though it is not used to releasing data, the company revealed that the first episode of the series was, in fact, watched by 14 million viewers worldwide. This information makes Ahsoka has become the most viewed production on the platform to date. But is this enough to prove a possible “return” to the Lucasfilm?

We are also following the series, getting an idea of ​​what to expect from the productions of Star Wars from now on. See more: REVIEW: Episode 7 of Ahsoka brings legendary faces and the escape of hope

Expected future productions

We have listed below all the upcoming releases in the universe of Star Wars. The series will be available exclusively on Disney +, while the films will also be released on streaming after theaters.

Skeleton Crew

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Order date: End of 2023 (may have been postponed to 2024)

Where: Disney+ (Series)

Andor – Second season

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Order date: Mid 2024

Where: Disney+ (Series)

the acolyte

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Order date: 2024

Where: Disney+ (Series)

New Jedi Order

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Order date: No forecast (possibly May 22, 2026)

Where: Cinema movie)

Dawn of the Jedi

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Order date: December 18, 2026 or December 17, 2027

Where: Cinema movie)

Untitled film (Mandoverso)

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Order date: December 18, 2026 or December 17, 2027

Where: Cinema movie)

Lando

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Disney+ (Series)

The Droid Story

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Order date: No forecast

Where: Disney+ (Movie)

Rogue squadron

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Film directed by Taika Waititi (Untitled)

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Film produced by Kevin Feige (Untitled)

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New trilogy produced by Rian Johnson (Untitled)

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Crisis at Disney

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After hits like Toy Story and The Incredibles, Pixar Elements had one of the worst box office sales (Image: Disclosure)

For those who do not know, Bob Iger it was the chief executive da Disney in 2019, when seven films were released, grossing more than US$1 billion each at the box office.

Bob came up with a Disney-branded film strategy, and for ten years or more, no other studio could compete with them.

Jessica Reif Ehrlich, Bank of America analyst

Having retired soon, Ger was asked to return in November 2022 to help reorient the company. This is because his successor, Bob Chapek, was removed due to a dispute with the governor of Florida, Ron De Santis, and due to losses that were accumulating in its streaming. Now, with less than 18 months left on his two-year contract, the question is whether there will still be time for the magic of Disney reborn. In general, the opinion among experts is unanimous, considering that Ger managed to have excellent management in the periods from 2005 to 2020.

The company will not change its business model. The Disney machine has been the same for decades: content production and an entire ecosystem that revolves around it such as parks, products, licensing, cinemas and, more recently, streaming. The return of CEO Bob Iger was seen as a route adjustment to optimize this model.

Paulo Gitz, global strategist at XP

But productions like Peter Pan & Wendy, which had the worst audience score of all time and even some recent projects from Pixaras the Elements, considered a box office failure, are signs that the creation part would need to be revised. The Little Mermaid, live action with US$569 million raised globally, it manages to illustrate very well what the public can want when consuming products from Disney. In your first five days after arriving at streaming, 16 million views were recorded.

To get an idea, The Crater, original film released on May 12th on Disney +, remained in the catalog for just seven weeks. With a terribly poor audience, the decision to remove it was surprising.

Disney's new strategy

Mcu and star wars: what is happening with disney+ productions?. Discover the reason behind the decline of franchises that were once huge ratings and box office successes
New plans to rebuild franchises are on the way (Image: The Daily ER)

Just as I had already commented about Marvel being harmed by the purchase of Disney, Bob Iger announced in an interview with CNBC, that there would be a slowdown in the production of large franchises in the Disney +. This decision would be involved with cost containment, given the constant low audience at the box office for most recent films.

You step back not only to focus, but also as part of our cost containment initiative. Spend less on what we do and earn less.

Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Studios

He highlighted the importance of prioritizing this expense reduction and the judicious allocation of resources. A Disney had already implemented a broad restructuring plan aimed at saving US$5,5 billion, with a US$3 billion cut planned for content excluding sports. These actions were taken to support the Disney +, the company's flagship, and thus be able to expand its customer base. A restructuring to devolve power to creative executives was undertaken and a possibility to license content to other media platforms was undertaken. streaming, is also an option that would be considered.

Bob Iger is interviewed about the current situation at Walt Disney Studios

A concentration on producing series for the franchise Star Warsas the Andor e Obi-Wan Kenobi, who received nominations for the Emmy, seems to be the main Disney. The last film of Lucasfilm was released in cinemas in 2019, but despite this significant reduction in content production, both Marvel as for the production company founded by George Lucas, have been substantial sources of revenue for the Disney. As soon as the company acquired the rights to the saga of Star Wars in 2012 for around US$4 billion, it quickly recouped its investment with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, for example.

Experts point to more positive signs due to this recent approach adopted by the company. They emphasize that the loss recorded in the last quarter may have hidden these advances, which contributed to the creation of several pessimistic opinions regarding the company's production. Disney. Based on this, fortunately, we can say that hope for the franchises of Marvel e Star Wars, still alive.

See also: Will Apple buy Disney? Rumors increase

Sources: Disney Plus Brazil, Legion of Heroes, VEJA, Time, FSP

reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 5 / 10 / 23.


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