‘Wish’ Breaks Even on Reported Production Budget at Worldwide Box Office, Marking Another Theatrical Loss for Disney

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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest film, “Wish,” disappointed in its domestic opening back in November 2023, earning just $31.7 million during its five-day holiday opening window. Now, the film has just crossed its reported budget at the worldwide box office, affirming its spot on the long list of Disney losses at the 2023 box office. … Read more

REVIEW: ‘Wish’ Succeeds as a Film, But Disappoints as Culmination of Disney’s 100th Anniversary

“Wish” has the weight of the world — or, more aptly, castle — on its shoulders. There’s nothing particularly unique about the film a vacuum. From a 10,000-foot view, it’s simply the latest release from Walt Disney Animation Studios, a production house that’s crafted over 60 features throughout its decorated history. If “Wish” were being … Read more

‘Wish’ To Feature Extensive List of ‘Legacy Nods’ to Classic Disney Films: ‘There’s Some That We Don’t Even Know Are There Yet’

Walt Disney Animation Studios has long positioned their upcoming film “Wish” as a celebration of the studio’s decorated history, apropos given that the film is releasing in the year in which The Walt Disney Company is celebrating their centennial anniversary (marketed as Disney100). During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, “Wish” directors Chris Buck and … Read more

Chris Pine Cast in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Wish’

Chris Pine has been cast as King Magnifico in the upcoming Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Wish.” “Wish,” about the origins of the wishing star, is directed by Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn and written by Jennifer Lee. Ariana DeBose voices the main character, Asha, and Alan Tudyk voices a talking goat named Valentino. Asha … Read more