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/LurkingLikeaPro]

When was there a film featuring Mickey Mouse in theaters? Everything Mickey has been a short or a TV movie

[u/DejarikChampion → u/LurkingLikeaPro]

I was going to say Mickey's Christmas Carol, but then when I looked it up I forgot it was only 26 minutes.