Bambi (1942) was the fifth animated feature film from Disney. Surprisingly, this much-loved gem epically flopped upon release, with audiences struggling to get behind its exploration of dark themes.

The movie had an estimated production budget of $858,000 ($17m/£13m today) but grossed just $3 million ($60m/£44m today) domestically. Its worldwide box office earnings are unclear. However, the film was released during World War II, which had a detrimental impact on its international performance.

When factoring in additional costs like marketing and distribution, Bambi failed to turn a profit when it was initially released. However, the tearjerker film is now regarded as a classic and holds a global lifetime gross of $267 million (£198m) thanks to several successful rereleases.

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