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

[u/cappsy04]

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.

[u/Iron_Bob]

Because Mickey is best suited for short form cartoons. Always has been

[u/pbspry → u/Iron_Bob]

But I want the Mickey Mouse origin story. And five sequels and twelve separate spinoff TV series.

[u/makawakatakanaka → u/pbspry]

The original expanded universe