How Disney Systematically Killed Pixar (And Why Sony Won)

In 2025, Pixar's new movie Elio opened to empty theaters. At the same time, Sony's K-Pop Demon Hunters broke the internet on Netflix. The studio that once owned the future is now being ignored.
In this business breakdown, we analyze how Disney's corporate strategy destroyed Pixar's culture of innovation. We look at the Box Office Economics of theatrical releases vs. streaming dumps, the rise of TikTok culture in movie marketing, and why Sony Animation has stolen the crown. Is Pixar dead, or just sleeping?

🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - The Lowest Opening Weekend in History
2:15 - The "Culture Engine": Why Sony is Winning
5:45 - The Disney+ Trap: Training Audiences to Wait
8:30 - "Nice" is a Death Sentence
11:15 - The Sequel Factory: Inside Out 2 vs Originality
14:20 - The Death of the "Braintrust"
16:50 - Can Pixar Be Dangerous Again?

📉 Financial Analysis:
Disney (DIS) Theatrical Revenue vs Streaming Growth
Sony Pictures Animation Strategy & ROI
Marketing Costs in the 2026 Attention Economy

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