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re: After just 3 weeks & dismal box office, Disney pulls Ella McCay from int'l premier.

Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:16 pm to
Posted by Adam Banks
District 5
Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:16 pm to
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So, you're angle is that they are fully OK with losing bank on this 'little movie', so we can get another Simpson's movie, 20 years after the 1st one?



losing bank????



it grossed 4 million on a 35 million budget. The marketing budget was essentially nil as this thread is the first I’ve ever heard of this movie. They didn’t even market it on Disney+.


LILO and stitch grossed 1 billion on a $100 million budget

Avatar fire and ash is at 750 million and counting on a 350 million budget


Zootopia 2 has grossed 1.4 billion with a B and counting on a 150 million with a M budget.


The simpsons movie made 535 million on a 75 million budget. I have no clue if he tied getting Simpsons 2 made to getting his pet project. But with the above numbers yes I absolutely believe Disney would wipe its arse with a 31 million dollar loss to get the simpsons 2 made


Posted by SouthEasternKaiju
SouthEast... you figure it out
Member since Aug 2021
42987 posts
Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:21 pm to
Sure, 2007 Simpson's made a lot of money. Based on the success of the show at the time.

A 2027 Simpson's movie? In the current state of theatrical releases? Good luck.

And there's rumors of yet another strike looming in 2026. Pretty much another nail in the coffin for Hollywood if that happens.
Posted by Adam Banks
District 5
Member since Sep 2009
36496 posts
Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:25 pm to
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2027 Simpson's movie? In the current state of theatrical releases? Good luck.



Disney is about to hit 3 films over 1 billion in 7 months on a combined budget of 600 million.

I’m sure they are feeling just fine right now and the built in fan base of the simpsons is going to make bank.

But no. I’m sure you’re right. Ella McCay is going to do a number on them



This post was edited on 12/29/25 at 10:27 pm
Posted by SouthEasternKaiju
SouthEast... you figure it out
Member since Aug 2021
42987 posts
Posted on 12/29/25 at 10:49 pm to
You DO know those totals aren't full cash money in their coffers. Theaters take their cut, and anything in China only gets Disney like 25% of the totals there.

But big numbers, man! BILLIONS !! Yay!
Posted by HuskyPanda
Philly
Member since Feb 2018
2266 posts
Posted on 12/30/25 at 7:54 am to
Based on the trailer, it just seems like a boring movie, and doesn't really tell me anything about the plot.

Surely the trailer studio that made this could've done a better job.
Posted by wareaglepete
Union of Soviet Auburn Republics
Member since Dec 2012
17641 posts
Posted on 12/30/25 at 8:49 am to
So is ugly swarthy Snow White supposed to be the daughter of those two extremely white people?

I'd rather be water boarded than watch that trash. Yuck.
Posted by StansberryRules
Member since Aug 2024
4430 posts
Posted on 12/30/25 at 8:54 am to
Never even heard of this movie, just read the plot synopsis...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ella_McCay

Holy God, it sounds both boring and annoying AF.
Posted by SouthEasternKaiju
SouthEast... you figure it out
Member since Aug 2021
42987 posts
Posted on 12/30/25 at 9:02 am to
it's supposed to be kooky, funny and thought provoking. A commentary on current day and how Hollywood views the world.

Screaming boomer Jamie Lee Curtis, a 34 yr old 'governor' of her state she grew up in, Woody Harrelson as the buffoonish dad, the dorky and equally dim witted brother, the brown 'friend' who is wise beyond his job description.
Posted by Huey Lewis
BR
Member since Oct 2013
5070 posts
Posted on 12/30/25 at 9:32 am to
Watched the trailer...

So it's like a movie version of Parks and Rec where it's only the leftist tropes and none of the humor?
Posted by biglego
San Francisco
Member since Nov 2007
83232 posts
Posted on 12/30/25 at 11:08 am to
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ugly swarthy Snow White


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