'Strange World' Disney's 2022 Animated Film

[Rich T]

…At some point, they have to admit to themselves that they don't even like Disney anymore and ask themselves what they are doing on a Disney fan site in the first place.

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.

 

[BuddyThomas]

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 the 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.

Yeah, I hear you. There is just something more wily and rotten that is going on in this thread. We have three or four individuals who have proudly declared that they will not see this movie, and then they come back time and again to dump all over it. They come back in here over and over again to trash the film and and post any negative box office statistic they can find. And I'm just talking about the regulars - not the people who have posted now deleted outright, in-your-face racist and homophobic rants - some of whom I understand were banned.

Obviously, this board has always been something of a complaint department - I've done it too - but the stuff that has been on here and on threads about mermaids and bros and dolls and New Orleans princesses is seriously next level stuff.

 

[Phroobar]

Strange World becomes the new Body Wars that replaces Star Tours at Disneyland.

 

[Rich T]

Strange World becomes the new Body Wars that replaces Star Tours at Disneyland.

I would love this as long as one coast keeps Star Tours.

 

[Phroobar]

I would love this as long as one coast keeps Star Tours.

They reopen Body Wars at Epcot.

 

[Disney Irish]

Not saying its going to happen, but....

It would be an ironic twist if this movie started getting nominated for awards in the new year. Leading to Disney re-releasing it and it getting a huge bump in box office.

Again not saying its going to happen, so don't come at me. Just saying it would be very ironic if it did.

 

[Rich T]

Not saying its going to happen, but....

It would be an ironic twist if this movie started getting nominated for awards in the new year. Leading to Disney re-releasing it and it getting a huge bump in box office.

Again not saying its going to happen, so don't come at me. Just saying it would be very ironic if it did.

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.

 

[Ghost93]

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.

I don't think it will ever achieve classic status, but I do think Strange World will develop a strong cult following like Atlantis and Treasure Planet.

 

[TP2000]

Extra credit for two more uses of “tentpole,” though.

The decades-old 12 year old me giggles whenever anyone says that word.

 

[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.

Strange World (2022) - Financial Information

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

www.the-numbers.com

 

[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.

www.the-numbers.com

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?”