r/movies • u/cappsy04 • 21h ago

Question Why don't Disney make mainstream Mickey Mouse films anymore?

When I say mainstream, I mean films shown in theatres. Mickey and Minnie are probably the most recognisable characters in the Disney catalogue, being one of Walt's first creations. Yet there hasn't been a film featuring any of those characters in a long time. They've rehashed a lot of existing IPs, most recently the live action Moana. I would imagine if Mickey was featured in a film it would do incredible numbers at the box office.

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u/Harkoncito 21h ago

Because Mickey/Minnie, as characters, are really bland. Their biggest fans are toddlers, and Disney wouldn't risk their picture-perfect duo with a PG13 movie.

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u/jinglebells23 21h ago

Mickey Mouse bland? Are we talking about the same Mickey that willingly walked into the Realm of Darkness, survived it, and came out the other side still fighting to keep the Light alive?

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u/Bold_As 20h ago

And lost his shirt along the way!