Minority Mindset

As a huge Disney fan, I’ve noticed something interesting. When a Disney movie does really well, they almost always make more movies set in that same world with the same characters. But honestly, most of the sequels just don’t live up to the original – they rarely do as well with audiences or critics. I was thinking about some of the lesser-known sequels recently, and you know what? Five of them actually hold up pretty well when you compare them to other Disney follow-ups. They’re not masterpieces, but they’re better than people give them credit for!

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is an action-packed beat ‘em up game where you play as a team of famous Marvel heroes – Captain America, Spider-Man, Storm, Black Panther, Phoenix, Iron Man, and Wolverine. They’re united against Annihilus, who is launching a massive invasion from the Negative Zone with an unstoppable army known as the Annihilation Wave.

The trailer for the live-action Moana relies heavily on computer-generated effects, leading some to wonder if it even qualifies as live-action. Plus, it closely copies scenes from the original animated movie, making it hard to tell the difference between the two versions. Instead of generating excitement, this has left many Disney fans questioning the need for a live-action remake, though most still expect it to be a big hit, similar to the projected success of the 2025 Lilo & Stitch film.

Even though the Hulu show has received harsh criticism, Glenn Close doesn’t believe it’s due to the Kardashians’ abilities. She points out that the family themselves would admit not everyone is a fan, and that they have a strong public image. Close also feels critics judged the show too quickly, only watching the initial episodes. She thinks the first three episodes were the weakest and created a difficult first impression, but believes the entire nine-episode series ultimately comes together. While the show has mainly sparked a dedicated online fandom after five episodes, viewers are still tuning in to see how it unfolds.

Despite the controversial finale of Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin’s world continues to be incredibly profitable for HBO. Game of Thrones is still considered a landmark and highly impactful television series, and the prequel House of the Dragon successfully revived the franchise, earning praise and even enhancing the overall narrative.