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Buzz Lightyear / IMAGE: Disney/Pixar via AP ( Headline USA ) Lightyear did not go to infinity (or beyond) in its first weekend in theaters: Pixar’s first major theatrical release since March 2020 blasted off with $51 million in its debut weekend in North America, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
The movie garnered several negative headlines in conservative media at a time when many have already made the decision to try their best to boycott Disney over its aggressive efforts to indoctrinate children with LGBT-oriented content.
Lightyear was no exception, having gotten itself banned in at least 14 countries for portraying a homosexual kiss involving two female characters.
The movie also faced criticism over its decision to replace longtime lead actor Tim Allen, an outspoken conservative, with the more progressive Chris Evans.
Not only did it open lower than expected, but it also failed to conquer Jurassic World: Dominion , which held on to the first-place spot with $58.7 million its second weekend.
It is a mixed bag for Disney and Pixar as Lightyear , an origin story about the movie that inspired the space ranger action figure in the Toy Story movies, is one of the biggest launches for an animated family film over the pandemic. Including international showings, which grossed $34.6 million, Lightyear’s global opening weekend totals to $85.6 million.
But expectations were higher for a release this high-profile and based on a beloved, well-known character. Going into the weekend, some analysts had pegged Lightyear for a $70 million North American debut.
“The expectations are always incredibly high for any Pixar movie, particularly one that has a direct connection to the Toy Story brand,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for box office tracker Comscore. Toy Story launched Pixar in 1995 and its four films have made over $3 billion. Toy […]
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