Toy Story 5 opens $312M, and Pixar proves sequels can still grow audiences after 31 years
The age data and box office swing show how “waiting years” plus a story-first approach is beating IP fatigue.

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The age data and box office swing show how “waiting years” plus a story-first approach is beating IP fatigue.
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