Disney's 'Wish' flops over Thanksgiving
weekend following series of box office
disappointments in 2023
Posted By: Beardo, 11/27/2023 2:48:06 PM
Disney's newest animated film, "Wish," fell short of expectations during its opening weekend, following a year-long pattern of box office fizzles for the company celebrating its centennial of movie-making. "Wish" took in $19.5 million in box office sales during its Thanksgiving weekend debut, with $31.8 million earned over the 5-day period, domestically. The film was expected to earn between $45-$55 million its opening weekend, CNBC reported. (snip) The Disney film followed five other theatrical releases from the studio in 2023 that have failed to attract audiences like in years past.
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