Why do direct to DVD movies look lower quailty, such as Lion King II, compared to say the theatrical release of The Lion King?

Question

Watching the Lion King II, the quailty is much lower and it doesnt “look” like a movie, but rather a long episode of a tv show. Why does the look seem so different?

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Answer 1

They are low effort cash-grabs.

Don’t worry, the straight to dvd sequel is still better than the off-brand knock-off.