Pixar’s newest movie Lightyear did not go “to infinity” and beyond in its opening weekend in theaters.
The reprise of Disney’s infamous Toy Story character Buzz Lightyear grossed $51 million for second place in the weekend’s domestic box office, behind Jurassic World: Dominion.Disney's Pixar film was reportedly expected to top the charts with a $70 million to $85 million domestic opening.In its days leading up to the theatrical opening, controversy surrounded the movie over Disney’s choice to include a same-sex kiss.
Parts of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, banned Lightyear saying it did not meet their “media content standards.” The kiss was initially removed from the film, but it was restored after Disney employees protested the decision in the wake of Florida's Parental Rights in Education law, which critics have called the"Don't Say Gay" bill.
Actress Patricia Heaton was also upset that Tim Allen was not selected as the voice for the character of Buzz in Lightyear.“Saw the trailer for Buzz Lightyear and all I can say is Disney/Pixar made a HUGE mistake in not casting my @ofctimallen Tim Allen in the role that he originated, the role that he owns," Heaton tweeted on Tuesday.
Ok so the current Buzz Lightyear movie is an origin story - but the reason the character became so beloved is because of what @ofctimallen created. Why remove the one element that makes us want to see it?#stupidHollywooddecisions https://t.co/bRn1lZgkacIn its second weekend, Jurassic World: Dominion saw nearly $59 million for total domestic earnings of $250 million.
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