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

Budgets for full theatrical release films are generally much larger, allowing more staff and thus increased quality control. Direct-to-DVD productions get far fewer resources behind them than theatricals.