Pixar Cancels 'Be Fri' Movie After Disney Says 'We Can't Have Girl Power Movie'
Pixar canceled its animated movie 'Be Fri' after years of development when Disney executives told the studio they couldn't make a girl power movie, according to insiders. The rare cancellation happened before Pixar moved forward with upcoming films Hoppers and Toy Story 5.
Pixar made the rare decision to scrap an animated feature called 'Be Fri' after spending years developing the project. Disney representatives told Pixar executives 'We can't have a girl power movie,' according to an insider who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter.
The cancellation was described as 'devastating' by people involved in the project. Pixar rarely kills movies this deep into development, making this decision unusual for the animation studio known for hits like Toy Story and Finding Nemo.
Instead of moving forward with Be Fri, Disney and Pixar chose to prioritize other projects. The studio is now working on Hoppers and Toy Story 5, which are expected to reach theaters in the coming years.
The scrapped movie adds to a list of canceled Pixar projects that never made it to screens. Animation studios often develop multiple ideas but only green-light a fraction of them for full production due to budget and scheduling constraints.
This shows how corporate decisions can kill creative projects that might appeal to female audiences. It also reveals tension between Pixar's storytelling team and Disney's business priorities about what movies get made.
Watch for updates on Pixar's upcoming slate, including Hoppers and Toy Story 5 release dates.
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