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- Disney unveiled a slew of upcoming film projects during its biennial fan event, D23.
- Many are prequels and sequels based on existing IP, including "Toy Story 5" and "Mufasa: The Lion King."
- Disney is leaning into fan-favorite IPs after recent projects like "Wish" stumbled at the box office.
After a series of theatrical misfires, Disney wants to turn misery into magic by doing what it does best: capitalizing on its already beloved franchises.