Be interesting how much gets attributes to Carina fears and the like vs just low interest in the film.
Also wonder how much the fact Disney has 3 original animated films coming out this year and people are just waiting to see reviews and word of mouth and stuff for how they are vs just going to see "Toy Story 4" or whatever no matter what
It's a rather good film but Pixar has set such a high bar in some ways it feels like "not good enough"
Plus with the sneak preview last week .. that probably takes away from the opening weekend numbers? How many people saw it last Saturday?
I think this movie is just a hard sell in the trailer, (is it a comedy? what's with all the blue haired people? etc.). To me, it definitely is "Pixar worthy" and up there with their other original movies. They just all won't be blockbusters like Toy Story or Incredibles. I just don't think it has that wide appeal.
Also, I just think that people aren't going to the movies as much .. and further incentivized to NOT do that when:
1) there is a virus that is encouraging people to stay home
2) You can just rent/buy the movie digitally (probably in May).
3) There is a Disney streaming service that will have the movie "for free" if you were on the fence.
Not saying that Onward should have been a
Disney+ exclusive, but my guess is that Disney will start cutting back on theatrical releases and have more original content exclusive to the streaming service .. stuff that is good and well done, but just may not be a "general audience" draw.
