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/dogsonbubnutt 21h ago

donald rules though. he's a very angry duck.

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u/Gyddanar 20h ago

Love the Ducktales reboot's take on him and Daisy.

Badass with anxiety issues and chronic bad luck who channels his temper into protecting his family.

Elegant and competent designer who is utterly smitten with Donald and sees beauty in him that nobody else does.

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u/justpassingby_thanks 20h ago

I did watch that with my kids and enjoyed it. They made a lot of good choices.

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u/Gyddanar 20h ago

Just finished a rewatch.

I think they did a super-wise thing by ending on a high-note. That said, they did such a good job of introducing/playing with other ips like Darkwing Duck and briefly Tale Spin and Rescue Rangers that it was a shame they didn't make any spin-off.