DisneyCEOBob Igerblames the pandemic effect as part of the reason for the dismal box office results onThe Marvels.

Speaking at a New York Times business summit earlier this week, Iger said the studio needs some revitalization.

The Marvelswas shot during Covid, he explained.

Disney CEO Bob Iger

Disney CEO Bob IgerMichael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty Images

And [its] a bargain when you think about it.

Streaming Disney+ it’s possible for you to get for $7 a month.

Thats a lot cheaper than taking your whole family to a film.

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Entertain first, not messages, Iger said, adding that positive messages for the world sometimes overwhelmed storytelling.

Thats an unbelievably high standard and I think we have to get more realistic.

Next year, Disney plans to releaseDeadpool 3,Inside Out 2, andMufasa: The Lion King.