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Disney’s Newest Film ‘Wish’ Faces Reality of Post-Pandemic Thanksgiving
- Holiday staples like comedies are in shorter supply these days
- And animated pictures aren’t the draw they once were
Recent box-office history is working against Walt Disney Co.’s newest film, the animated musical Wish.
Thanksgiving has historically ranked among the most lucrative dates on Hollywood’s calendar, with studios releasing some of their biggest films as millions of American families gather for the long weekend.