Disney’s New Hit Just Beat Avengers: Endgame at the Chinese Box Office

The film is performing exceptionally well globally, building on its already massive success. Recently, it surpassed Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing animated movie from Hollywood in history, with a worldwide total of $1.74 billion. This makes it the biggest American film released in 2025 to date. Currently, only the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2, with over $2 billion in earnings, has earned more worldwide.

Controversial Marketing Campaigns For Movies And TV Shows That Backfired, Then Recovered

This show is known for its bold and often shocking advertising, which has led to its ads being banned in many cities. The marketing frequently highlights the show’s controversial nature, even targeting groups some might consider sensitive. While this approach has sparked protests and legal challenges over the years, the show has consistently bounced back and stayed popular by continuing to push boundaries.

Controversial Recasts That Ignored Original Ethnicities

The movie adaptation of the popular animated series ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ faced strong criticism because of its casting decisions. The original series included characters with East Asian and Inuit backgrounds, but the film cast white actors – Noah Ringer as Aang and Nicola Peltz as Katara. Fans protested this, arguing that the film ignored the show’s cultural origins, and used the term ‘Racebending’ to voice their concerns. Director M. Night Shyamalan explained that his intention was to create a multicultural interpretation of the story.