Now, Avatar 2: Water Sense continues to garner staggering box office receipts. In addition to the event staged by James Cameron, there are two other phenomena that are surprising because of their unexpected nature. One of them is M3GAN, which became one of Blumhouse’s highest-grossing films. Another, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, from DreamWorks. A belated sequel to the original eleven years ago.
A month after the release on the big screen, this animated film received, according to Checkout Mojofor a total of $251,348,975 million. A figure that is likely to continue rising in the coming weeks. All with a more or less low-profile $90 million budget, making it a notable financial success.
And if that wasn’t enough, the film is also a critical and public triumph. It was nominated for a Golden Globe in the Animation category and was acclaimed rotten tomatoes, with 95% positive specialized reviews. Even more interesting is that the public approval rating is 93%. The duo that makes the latest DreamWorks production a rarity. In turn, in the demonstration, the studio is experiencing an unrivaled moment.
Pixar, the opposite end of DreamWorks
Curious, pixar, its traditional rival, goes through a convoluted process. Last year there were two of his great premieres, light year D NetThey have turned into disappointments. Both experiments were controversial, and although both were praised by specialist critics, they were not as successful as expected.
Particularly unique spin off subfranchises toy story, which was announced as the studio’s first major film to hit theaters in two years. With a budget of $200 million, the total collection amounted to $226,425,420, which barely returned the funds invested. It also received moderate exposure in the trade press, with a 74% positive rating.
But it was the reaction of the public that puzzled. light year was embroiled in a ridiculous scandal due to the inclusion of a same-sex couple kissing scene. The discussion on this topic has turned the debate into the center of an insipid debate about what content can – or cannot – show animation ostensibly intended for a children’s audience. In addition, the collection of production was the second worst in the history of Pixar, behind only cars. A situation that put her in an inferior position compared to her rival DreamWorks.
Some analysts considered the feature film a failure. And when he finally made it to the Disney+ platform, he did so without much influence and with a relatively uninterested subscriber. Another indication that the animated film has become a difficult stumbling block for company analysis.
DreamWorks Gang of Outlaws Conquers the Box Office
2022 has also been a year of triumph the bad guys, a DreamWorks adaptation of a series of books written by Aaron Blaby. Written by Ethan Cohen, this is a full blown heist movie that pays homage to the genre in many ways. But, in addition, this is a figurative reconstruction of the figure of a traditional villain. A bold experiment in mixed media animation that delivers dynamic and fun visuals.
DreamWorks also ran the risk of telling a story that might have been considered too mature for a child audience. With references to movie classics about robberies and assaults, the script is more complicated than usual. But Cohen knew how to tone down the sober nuance to create a cohesive and humorous story. The trade press gave it 88% positive reviews.
Likewise, it had significant box office receipts, with a total of $250 million on a modest budget of $80. What surprised me the most was the public reception that made it a small phenomenon. With a 93% rave audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film proved the studio’s storytelling experiment to be a success. In addition, this opened up the possibility for others, as or more durable, as in the case of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
The eternal dispute between Pixar and DreamWorks
Pixar is going through difficult years. From delaying the premiere of their productions to their direct appearance in the Disney + catalog. The studio faces a number of shortcomings that directly affect the success of its projects. Even when it comes to the topic, the company engages in all sorts of awkward discussions.
forwardfilmed in 2020, was the studio’s last feature film to hit theaters before the pandemic. its minor impact was due to a public health emergency. But it was Soulwhich debuted by Christmas that year and hit right in the streamingwhich opened up an uncomfortable discussion. Has Pixar lost the ability to communicate with both children and adults?
The play, which tells about a musician who has to face death, was considered too difficult for a children’s audience. But, at the same time, very simple in a more adult layer. What doomed the film to conflicting opinions about its quality, from which it did not go. This time the balance is in favor of DreamWorks in their eternal cinematic battle.
Dilemmas of Addressing a Hostile Audience
Luke, as of 2021, also found itself in a difficult public dilemma when it was suggested that the film is about a gay teen romance. Even the director was forced to state that It was just “friendship”. However, Pixar was again accused of losing balance between performances. An essential point to understand is your success in the past. In addition to always managing to far outdo DreamWorks, it’s much more focused on cynical humor and pop references.
Finally, and after some delays, Net It also premiered on Disney+. Once again, Pixar found itself at the center of a controversy unrelated to the central theme of its story. The premise has been criticized for being “overly local” or for its “shocking” depiction of menstruation.
However, the specialized press considered this a weighty argument and gave it 95% positive reviews in rotten tomatoes. But the audience gave him only 71%. The number is still high, but very far from Pixar’s highlights. Without a doubt, the film directed by Domi Shi failed to find its audience. Eventually, it became a curiosity in the studio’s filmography rather than an expected success.
In making the decision to become more inclusive, Pixar has had to face ever-increasing collective pressure on its products. Likewise with the problem of overcoming debate outside the focus of their proposals. During 2022, he rarely succeeded. Which, as we saw, didn’t happen with DreamWorks.
A year of new DreamWorks offerings
DreamWorks has been patiently working for almost a decade. Hits like a trilogy How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and dilogy Boss Baby showed the possibilities of research. Especially daring to visual experiments with simple arguments and essentially emotional. The company’s products, far from controversy and heated discussions, are focused on fun without complications. Much more, as they use meta-referential humor to fuel their success.
Pixar, on the other hand, is at the epicenter of the hurricane. As his employees complain about Disney’s restrictions on his content, he has to deal with some very stiff competition. The Mickey Mouse House animation division has its own goals and long-term agenda. Is there pressure on Pixar in this state? For now, both companies are trying to maintain differences between their approaches and assumptions.
The Future of the Animation World
Nevertheless, Pixar continues to rebuild its identity. Can he do it? The answer is complex. His next film elementary, will be released this year and should be a success that will underpin and support the work of the studio in the future. Significant pressure to deal with animation.
As for DreamWorks, with a quarter Kung Fu Panda Announced for 2024 and two big wins, things get easier. A way of building its own language, which gradually gives it a leading position in the world of animation. Perhaps the true secret of his success.
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