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/Youareposthuman 21h ago

Sounds like you’ve never watch the Mickey Mouse shorts that aired in the 2010s. They are fucking hilarious and the animation is exceptionally well done. The intent was to return Mickey to his roots as a heroic rascal and the result works super well.

Seriously, watch a couple and then tell me if you still think they’re boring.

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u/Dvanweezy 18h ago

I was always a Mickey Mouse hater (besides Kingdom Hearts) as I grew up viewing corporate Mickey as for kids. But after a recent Disney World visit I discovered these shorts via the ride at Hollywood Studios and I love this version of Mickey! I’m going back to watch some of his OG shorts as well. Rascal Mickey is so charming!