For Disney, 2023 was a year of massive franchise "threequels," highly-anticipated live-action remakes, and an eventual second-place finish in the global box office race behind Universal. While several high-budget projects were viewed as commercial disappointments, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Elemental is the comeback story of the year. Initially, it opened to the worst box office in Pixar history (just $29 million domestic weekend). Analysts declared it a bomb. Then, something magical happened: word of mouth. disney movies 2023 top
Love it or hate it, Halle Bailey’s The Little Mermaid was the most talked-about film of the summer. The discourse around "live-action remakes" finally turned sour with the general public, yet the film performed admirably—especially internationally. For Disney, 2023 was a year of massive
Why it lands at #5: Harrison Ford gives a performance of real gravity. Unlike Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, this Indy is broken, retired, and sad—until he gets a chance to time-hop to the Siege of Syracuse. The de-aged opening sequence is revolutionary CGI. Yes, the final act is bonkers, but it is bonkers fun. Initially, it opened to the worst box office
Title: The Magic in Flux: An Analysis of Disney’s Theatrical Releases in 2023
