The studio chief also admits that Disney has made “too many” sequels.
Disney CEORobert Igerhas addressedThe Marvelsflopping at the box office, pointing a finger at pandemic-related production restrictions.
Ms. Marvel andTeyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau to fight evildoers.
Disney chief Bob Iger; ‘The Marvels’ star Brie Larson.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Laura Radford/Marvel
Thats an unbelievably high standard, and I think we have to get more realistic.
Thats for Bob Iger.
On the subject of Disneys overall output, Iger cited the rise of streaming for the companys theatrical struggles.
Iman Vellani, Brie Larson, and Teyonah Parris in ‘The Marvels’.Laura Radford/Marvel Studios
Disney+ you’ve got the option to get for $7 a month, he said.
Thats a lot cheaper than taking your whole family to a film.
Another cause for concern?
The deluge of franchise films.
I dont want to apologize for making sequels, Iger said.
Some of them have done extraordinarily well and theyve been good films, too."
However, he added, “I think there has to be a reason to make them.
You have to have a good story.
And often the story doesnt hold up to is not as strong as the original story.
That can be a problem.
Disneys 2024 slate has plenty of sequels.
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