Megyn Kelly claims consumers reject Disney’s ‘woke’ content.
Megyn Kelly: Disney’s “Woke” Content Leads to Financial Underperformance
Megyn Kelly recently discussed on her SiriusXM podcast how the Walt Disney Company’s recent movies are facing financial underperformance due to consumer rejection of its “woke” content. According to a report she cited, Disney has lost nearly $900 million with its last eight films, which she referred to as “woke flops” at the box office. Some of these films include Lightyear, Elemental, and The Little Mermaid remake, which feature LGBT characters.
Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Joins the Conversation
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, made a guest appearance on Kelly’s podcast and expressed his lack of sympathy for Disney’s struggles. While he usually avoids rejoicing in the “suffering” of individuals or companies, he made an exception for Disney. Kirk stated that Disney used to be a “wholesome family-friendly company” but has since betrayed that trust and deserves to face the consequences.
Disney’s most recent movie, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, had a lackluster opening weekend in North America, earning only $60 million. With a budget of nearly $300 million, the film’s performance fell short of expectations. On the Fourth of July weekend, the fifth Indiana Jones movie was surpassed at the box office by Sound of Freedom, a film based on the true story of Tim Ballard’s heroic efforts to rescue children from human trafficking.
Another Disney film, Pixar’s Elemental, had a disappointing opening weekend in mid-June, grossing only $29.5 million. This marked the worst start for a Pixar film since Toy Story in 1995. The animated movie reportedly cost 0 million to produce and an additional $100 million for marketing.
It seems that Disney’s “woke” content may be impacting its financial success, as consumers show a lack of interest in these films. The debate surrounding the influence of social and political themes in entertainment continues, with Disney finding itself at the center of the discussion.
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