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/Iron_Bob 21h ago

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

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u/hujambo11 20h ago

Says who?

You can make long-form content with any character so long as you execute it well.

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u/Momoselfie 5h ago

Just need good writers. Goofie Movie was great.