'Strange World' Disney's 2022 Animated Film

[TP2000]

Box office results are now in for the foreign markets from this past Christmas weekend. Strange World has hit stall speed, obviously.

Off of a budget of $180 Million, it's now at $62 Million globally after Christmas weekend and a full month in global theaters.

Assuming a conservative Twice-The-Box-Office-To-Earn-A-Profit because of it's very weak to non-existent marketing budget, it seems as though Burbank lost at least $200 Million on Strange World. At this time of corporate crisis in Burbank, that's gonna leave a mark.

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[LittleBuford]

I think you guys are being way too literal about it! It’s symbolic and not supposed to hold up to anatomical scrutiny.

 

[LittleBuford]

Box office results are now in for the foreign markets from this past Christmas weekend. Strange World has hit stall speed, obviously.

Off of a budget of $180 Million, it's now at $62 Million globally after Christmas weekend and a full month in global theaters.

Assuming a conservative Twice-The-Box-Office-To-Earn-A-Profit because of it's very weak to non-existent marketing budget, it seems as though Burbank lost at least $200 Million on Strange World. At this time of corporate crisis in Burbank, that's gonna leave a mark.

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Financial analysis of Strange World (2022) including budget, domestic and international box office gross, DVD and Blu-ray sales reports, total earnings and profitability.

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What is your intention in posting these repetitious “updates”? Why not watch the film and actually contribute something productive and informed to the discussion?

 

[Phroobar]

I predict Strange World’s fate is to become a word-of-mouth much-loved classic from years of availability on Disney+, and that it will end up being recognized as the groundbreaking film it is (as flawed as it is, it does have historic distinction, and it will own that for all of human history, long after talk of box-office numbers fades away, as it will continually be adopted by new generations and sell enough merchandise over the years to fund a new theme park.)

I also predict that years from now, after it’s gained recognition as a flawed-but-amazing classic, it will get a sequel that will end up being a better film.

And we’re going to see Ethan, Searcher and Yeager greeting guests in the parks some day. They can constantly argue while signing autographs. That would be really fun.

Well there were walk around characters of B.E.N. and Jim Hawkins from Treasure Planet at Disneyland.

 

[Rich T]

Well there were walk around characters of B.E.N. and Jim Hawkins from Treasure Planet at Disneyland.

Why couldn’t it have been Silver instead of B.E.N.? Silver could have been such an amazing, full (non actor-face) costume that he’d probably still be around, startling people in Adventureland, Fantasyland, AND Tomorrowland.

 

[Phroobar]

There were Atlantis characters in the parks.

and Black Cauldon characters. No Gurgi though.

 

[Rich T]

What is your intention in posting these repetitious “updates”? Why not watch the film and actually contribute something productive and informed to the discussion?

Maybe he’s annoyed that people are still talking about it? Gee, makes me want to watch it again and talk about it some more! Really, though, in TP2000’s case, I think it’s just in line with the thread in general. Numbers are part of the story.

BUT, regarding other posts about the film, by other people — I’m not talking about TP2000 (I enjoy his posts), but rather more bitter folks out there in and out of these forums—Maybe some people feel powerless because they can’t wipe the movie from existence, and now it’s a permanent fixture on the streaming service of the world’s biggest entertainment company, and—like other films before it— is going to be discovered by millions and millions of people of all ages at home, will be constantly rewatched and rediscovered, will inspire and comfort a ton of people and generally go on to become a beloved classic just as other famous initial flops have done.

Long after frothing and hate spewing are done, long after box office numbers are faded and forgotten, Strange World (flawed though it is), will still be making people happy.

AND, whatever one thinks of the movie’s strengths and weaknesses, it IS, objectively and permanently, a historic first regarding its characters. It OWNS that distinction and will be continually referenced for that positive achievement for as long as the human race exists.

This movie is here to stay, and will keep being rediscovered and enjoyed for generations to come. Betcha that fact doesn’t exactly please some detractors out there.

 

[LittleBuford]

Maybe he’s annoyed that people are still talking about it? Gee, makes me want to watch it again and talk about it some more!

Maybe some people — I’m not specifically talking about a specific person now— feel powerless because they can’t wipe the movie from existence, and now it’s a permanent fixture on the streaming service of the world’s biggest entertainment company, and—like other films before it— is going to be discovered by millions and millions of people of all ages at home, will be constantly rewatched and rediscovered, will inspire and comfort a ton of people and generally go on to become a beloved classic just as other famous initial flops have done.

Long after frothing and hate spewing are done, long after box office numbers are faded and forgotten, Strange World (flawed though it is), will still be making people happy.

AND, whatever one thinks of the movie’s strengths and weaknesses, it IS, objectively and permanently, a historic first regarding its characters. It OWNS that distinction and will be continually referenced for that positive achievement for as long as the human race exists.

This movie is here to stay, and will keep being rediscovered and enjoyed for generations to come. Betcha that fact could drive some detractors out there hilariously bonkers.

You know, I think you’ve hit the nail on the head!

 

[DKampy]

Personally I disregard anyone’s feeling on the film once I realize they have not watched it

 

[LittleBuford]

Personally I disregard anyone’s feeling on the film once I realize they have not watched it

One doesn’t necessarily have to see the film to share thoughts on certain themes and issues relating to it. For example, some here have said they don’t want their children watching anything that portrays homosexuality, and while I don’t agree with them, they’re entitled to hold such an opinion whether they’ve watched Strange World or not. Likewise, I think it’s fine to offer some thoughts on the film’s underperformance in light of the known circumstances and factors (lack of marketing, the general poor showing of Disney sci-fi animated features, etc). But some of the commentary here has risen (or rather descended) to the level of relentless trolling based on absolutely no knowledge of, or genuine interest in, the film itself. That I don’t understand, especially coming from clearly intelligent and eloquent adults.

 

[Rich T]

I think you guys are being way too literal about it! It’s symbolic and not supposed to hold up to anatomical scrutiny.

I agree we’re being too literal (No Disney animated fantasy’s world holds up to any kind of logical analysis), but the ending itself does get one thinking about it. They chose to end the film with a shot that focuses attention on the world instead of the characters. Viewers are left with that image in their heads, so it’s almost encouraging people to ponder “could that actually work?”

 

[LittleBuford]

I agree we’re being too literal (No Disney animated fantasy’s world holds up to any kind of logical analysis), but the ending itself does get one thinking about it. They chose to end the film with a shot that focuses attention on the world instead of the characters. Viewers are left with that image in their heads, so it’s almost encouraging people to ponder “could that actually work?”

I took the closing visual to be almost entirely symbolic, so my mind didn’t even go there. But I can see why others would be prompted to think about it differently.

 

[Magenta Panther]

I just want to comment about this particular point, because I’ve posted a lot of pessimistic, frustrated grousing over in the Disneyland forum about the state of the theme parks (still do).

I will always love classic Disney (that is Disney pre-Iger-buying-every-IP-he can and trying to persuade the world that Mickey Mouse, Loki and Bart Simpson are ALL Disney, folks!

I don’t like the soulless, media hawking, suck-every-last-dime-we-can-out-of-fans corporation the company has become. And I don’t like how they’re running the parks.

But that doesn’t mean I can’t still be a fan of classic Disney and the less-frequent good things that still emerge from the studio. Awesome things are still created by awesome artists. I’m glad Strange World exists even if it’s not perfect.

Just don’t ask me what I think of whatever “genius” Imagineer thought it was a swell idea to have Minnie kick Pluto on Runaway Railway.

Great post.

The people who believe that if you don't agree with them, you don't like Disney, are the real problems here. As for me, I love classic Disney. As for recent offerings, I loved Zootopia. It too had a message, which it delivered entertainingly and without preaching. And it was about talking animals, which used to be Disney's specialty. Now Disney focuses on human beings and checking boxes, which is why its most recent offerings are either underperforming or are out-and-out flops. Among other reasons. I do have hope for Elementals. Its first trailer wasn't bad. We'll see.

 

[Rich T]

I took the closing visual to be almost entirely symbolic, so my mind didn’t even go there. But I can see why others would be prompted to think about it differently.

I agree it’s symbolic (the film of Horton Hears a Who does a similar pull-back shot), but I couldn’t help immediately doing the math.

On a non-literal level, the shot of the planet gave me “Little Prince” vibes, too; kinda neat!

 

[DKampy]

One doesn’t necessarily have to see the film to share thoughts on certain themes and issues relating to it. For example, some here have said they don’t want their children watching anything that portrays homosexuality, and while I don’t agree with them, they’re entitled to hold such an opinion whether they’ve watched Strange World or not. Likewise, I think it’s fine to offer some thoughts on the film’s underperformance in light of the known circumstances and factors (lack of marketing, the general poor showing of Disney sci-fi animated features, etc). But some of the commentary here has risen (or rather descended) to the level of relentless trolling based on absolutely no knowledge of, or genuine interest in, the film itself. That I don’t understand, especially coming from clearly intelligent and eloquent adults.

I agree with to an extent… but those people still have no idea how those themes work in relation to the movie if they have not watched it
Also these people seem to be obsessed with how well this film is doing without even watching it… if a film is not for me… I simply say this is not my bag and move on. I am more likely to continue talking about a film that I adore

 

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[Phroobar]

Great post.

The people who believe that if you don't agree with them, you don't like Disney, are the real problems here. As for me, I love classic Disney. As for recent offerings, I loved Zootopia. It too had a message, which it delivered entertainingly and without preaching. And it was about talking animals, which used to be Disney's specialty. Now Disney focuses on human beings and checking boxes, which is why its most recent offerings are either underperforming or are out-and-out flops. Among other reasons. I do have hope for Elementals. Its first trailer wasn't bad. We'll see.

Of course there are the people here that will counter point argue anything you say. They are like a negative echo chamber.

 

[GimpYancIent]

Great post.

The people who believe that if you don't agree with them, you don't like Disney, are the real problems here. As for me, I love classic Disney. As for recent offerings, I loved Zootopia. It too had a message, which it delivered entertainingly and without preaching. And it was about talking animals, which used to be Disney's specialty. Now Disney focuses on human beings and checking boxes, which is why its most recent offerings are either underperforming or are out-and-out flops. Among other reasons. I do have hope for Elementals. Its first trailer wasn't bad. We'll see.

Elementals trailer does spark interest. Unlike Strange World trailers.

 

[mf1972]

we did see it in theaters back on thanksgiving weekend. didn’t hate it, but remember walking out thinking it was just so so. i have no problems watching it again in disney+ just to see if i have a different opinion on it.

 

[TP2000]

Really, though, in TP2000’s case, I think it’s just in line with the thread in general. Numbers are part of the story.

BUT, regarding other posts about the film, by other people — I’m not talking about TP2000 (I enjoy his posts), but rather more bitter folks out there in and out of these forums—....

Bingo! Thank you for getting it.

For me, as someone who rarely goes to movies in theaters, numbers are a huge part of the story. Especially during this time of mild panic in Hollywood in general, and an even more elevated level of panic at Disney's corporate headquarters in Burbank specifically.

I find the financial story on these mega-budget movies to be quite interesting ever since the established business model for them fell apart the past few years due to Covid and now streaming. Where Burbank goes from here will also be fun to watch. And discuss!