Disney used to own the Thanksgiving box office. 'Wish' is trying to win it back
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-21 18:00:01
Summary
The article discusses Disney's hopes that their film "Wish" will revive their animation division and boost the Thanksgiving box office. It highlights Disney's recent struggles in the animation space, including the impact of streaming on theatrical releases. The article also mentions the decline in box office revenue during the Thanksgiving holiday due to the pandemic. Early ticket sales suggest that "Wish" could secure around $55 million for the Wednesday-to-Sunday period, which would be a positive outcome but lower than previous Thanksgiving openers from Disney. The article concludes by mentioning the potential for "Wish" to find success on Disney+ even if it doesn't perform strongly at the box office.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/21/disney-thanksgiving-wish-box-office.html