How the Disney Adult Killed Disney | 9/11/25

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Sep 11, 2025

Disney's creative struggles take center stage, revealing how a focus on nostalgic 'Disney adults' has alienated younger fans. The conversation dives into the consequences of prioritizing short-term profits at the expense of future generations. It also highlights the decline in quality across legacy franchises like Marvel and Star Wars, and how the current reliance on sequels and live-action remakes signals a troubling trend for the iconic company.

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Profitable But Creatively Exhausted

Disney remains profitable but appears creatively exhausted and reliant on past success.
The company risks long-term decline by running on nostalgia rather than fresh creativity.

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Nostalgia Built From Childhood Ecosystem

Walt Disney's timing and talent built an ecosystem that captured children's formative experiences.
That ecosystem created massive future nostalgia value tied to childhood memories and theme parks.

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Nostalgia As A Low-Risk Revenue Engine

Nostalgia lets Disney monetize past work without constant innovation.
Repackaging beloved properties reduces creative risk while harvesting emotional loyalty.

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