Wish

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Wish

PG

Released Nov 22, 2023

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Comedy

Animation

Musical

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Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wish" is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force--a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe--the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico--to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.

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Critics Consensus

Wish earns some tugs at the heartstrings with the way it warmly references many of the studio's classics, but nostalgia's no substitute for genuine storytelling magic -- no matter how beautifully animated it might be.

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Audience Says

If you're looking for a beautifully animated movie with fun characters and memorable songs, Wish delivers.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

On one level, the total artistic failure of Wish is reassuring because it shows there are occasions when vast amounts of money and supposed expertise really don’t make a difference.

Rated: 1.5/5

Dec 29, 2023

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Kyle Smith

Wall Street Journal

On the basis of its half-thought-out script, Hollywood writers’ fears of being supplanted by artificial intelligence appear well-founded. This movie seems proud, even smug, about recycling scraps from other fairy tales.

Dec 5, 2023

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Philip De Semlyen

Time Out

Despite the passive nature of his foul(ish) scheme, Magnifico is Disney’s best villain since Tangled.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 1, 2023

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Ganesh Aaglave

Firstpost

… Wish is hampered due to its generic and predictable plot, which has nothing new to offer. Running on the same formula of good beating evil, the songs are forgettable and sometimes slow down the narrative.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 23, 2024

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

Intended as a celebration of the studio's 100th birthday, this latest animation is a forgettable jumble of allusions with no real soul of its own.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Clotilde Chinnici

Loud and Clear Reviews

Wish works well as a tribute to Disney not only through the many easter eggs but also because its very own premise calls back to one of Disney’s core concepts of wishing upon a star.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 14, 2024

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Geffrey

This was a very interesting take on a classic concept. At the end if the movie, it ties it to other fairy tale movies before it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Menelik F

it was boring and unimaginative. There was like one good song song by the villain. I went in with the expectation that there was going to be some intriguing surprise. But no. The characters were flat, the magic was flat. the plot was flat. Honestly most of these wishes didn't need the king to grant them. They were quite mundane. The movie played out like someone trying to pass a deadline. I was not wowed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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johnmadden

A bit overhated but a solid watch

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Brandon Angelo

Disney was making a 100th anniversary movie and this is what they can come up with? Go watch Once Upon a Studio instead.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Annette D

When I first watched the movie, I thought it was a decent watch, but not a favorite; 5-6/10. Enjoyed the Easter eggs, plot somewhat typical, but good to watch once. The cast did their part well with what they were given. Upon learning more of behind the scenes and rejected ideas for the film, my opinion of the movie changed. Wish was supposed to commemorate and celebrate Disney's history. After learning what could've been with Earendele aka "Starboy" being Asha's love interest and Queen Amaya being a villain as well, I can't see the movie the same way. The demo version of "At All Costs" should have its time to shine, and certainly would be as iconic as "A Whole New World" and "I See the Light." Queen Amaya could've been a twist villain with King Magnifico being a villain from the start, they could've blended modern and classic Disney, they could've had a duet. Making Asha "adorkable" is tiring and boring. I expected her to be more graceful like the older princesses, and the movie would have been beautiful in 2D animation. Disney could've had both their cute star and Starboy, the best of both worlds. The storyline and characters are not as memorable. I'm sorry, Disney, but you messed this one up big time. Once Upon a Studio has more heart than Wish. I prefer you redoing Wish instead of wasting time and money on remakes that are unnecessary. Creativity and originality is what has always made Disney. Take inspiration and make things your own. I wish Disney would do the 100th anniversary justice by making Wish the beautiful movie we all know it can be. I give this movie a 2/10.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Jaime R

Great story telling, I was surprised at how good this movie was, but really enjoyed it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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King Magnifico

Ariana DeBose

Asha

Alan Tudyk

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Angelique Cabral

Queen Amaya

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Wish: Music Clip - Knowing What I Know

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Wish: Music Clip - This Wish Pt. 2

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Wish: Music Clip - This is the Thanks I Get

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Wish: Music Clip - I'm a Star

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Wish: Exclusive Featurette - Hidden Nods

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Wish: Featurette - Booth-to-Screen I'm a Star

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Wish: Featurette - A Century in the Making

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Wish: Featurette - Welcome to Rosas

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Wish: Music Video - "This is the Thanks I Get?!" Chris Pine

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Synopsis

Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Wish" is an all-new musical-comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas, where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force--a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe--the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico--to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.

Director: Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn
Producer: Peter Del Vecho, Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones
Screenwriter: Jennifer Lee, Allison Moore, Chris Buck
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Mild Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 22, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 23, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $64.0M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, DTS, Dolby Digital

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