Bob Iger says that Disney is focused on the creation of new IP ideas and new values … so where are the original films?!

During the last call of Disney profits, Bob Iger The current creative mentality of the company has ordered and, according to him, there is no hierarchy when it comes to sequels, remakes or original IP. It all depends on one thing: to make great films that resonate.

“We continue to focus on creating a new IP,” said Iger. “Obviously, this is of great value for us in the long term. But we also know that the popularity of our oldest IP remains significant and the opportunities to produce sequels or convert what was previously animated in live action, as we are doing with Moana in 2026, it is only a great opportunity for the company and supports our franchise.

“So I wouldn’t say that we have a priority in one way or another. Our priority is to publish great films that eventually resonate with consumers.”

This statement also comes when Disney’s imminent slate is stacked with heavy franchising titles with sequels such as Crazy Friday, Predator: Badlands, Tron: Ares, Zootopia 2AND Avatar: fire and ash. Despite this, Iger insists that the study is still putting energy in original ideas, on which I call bullshit.

“The more we can find and develop original properties, the better,” he continued. “Of course, we are developing original properties under the 20th century banner and under the Searchlight banner.

“And look, you could even argue that Marvel continues to extract its library of characters for original properties. Although, for example, there have been four fantastic films before, we consider in a sense what we have made an original property in many respects, because we are introducing those characters to people who have not familiar them at all.”

Safe, Fantastic Four: first steps Launched with a strong $ 125 million, but has still seen a strong 66% drop in its second weekend. While it was better than Wonders (78%decreasing), landed in the same decline of other Marvel errors as Captain America: Brave New World AND Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantuMania.

Listen, I will believe when I see it, because at this moment everything I see the Disney version are remake, restart and sequel. I don’t see the IP ORIGNAL and you would really consider Fantastic Four An original IP?

However, Iger saw the launch as a victory, saying that the film “successfully launched this important franchise in the Marvel cinema universe”.

In the meantime, Disney is also riding the success of $ 1 billion in its live action Lilo & Stitchwith IGER confident that the next sequels such as Zootopia 2 AND Avatar: fire and ash It will be great draws at the box office. The next in line is Crazy Fridaywhich is currently monitoring to open between $ 27 million and $ 30 million.

In addition to the films, Iger has also made fun of some great changes coming to Disney’s streaming strategy. By 2026, Hulu and Disney+ will be united in a single unified app.

“By combining them, we hope to increase the involvement more,” explained Iger, observing that the company will not have to increase its internal content budget. “As for the expense of the contents, I would say that from a domestic point of view you should not expect that we must significantly increase the expense for the contents.”

Instead, attention is paid to the expansion of the global disney imprint. “Where we believe that we should invest is to grow our international activities. So one, we will mark the general entertainment from Star to Hulu all over the country, all over the world.

“Two, these technological progress will obviously help in the markets where our commitment has not been as high as they should be.

“Three, we will probably invest in very selective international markets, where we really believe that there is a potential to grow our profits, to grow subtitles and increase advertising revenues”.

So, while Disney talks about pushing for the most original IP, the movie range tells a different story. For now, it is clear that the company will continue to Remix and expand what already knows. But if they are really focused on the creation of new IP and who appreciate new ideas, they should make more original films, BOs are not.