
There’s a concerning pattern emerging in the world of Western animation, as studios seem overly focused on finding the next big cash cow. This obsession with financial triumph has led many companies to focus more on sequels and remakes of established properties, such as Barbie, and films based on popular brands. The animation industry hasn’t escaped this creative drought either. Pixar, for instance, is increasingly churning out sequels for franchises like The Incredibles and Toy Story. Illumination, meanwhile, is obsessed with its Despicable Me universe. However, Disney takes the cake in this regard. It has been relentlessly remaking its classic Golden, Silver Age, and renaissance films into live-action CGI blockbusters. Few of these remakes have been critically acclaimed, often falling short of their enchanting animated predecessors or failing to recapture their original magic.