For starters, Artemis Fowl does grow throughout the series and eventually will become a more sympathetic character.
That said, Disney does seem to be changing things up a bit in this film by seemingly laying blame for this adventure on the fairy world.
It’s a risky move considering it may fundamentally change the character of Artemis, but perhaps necessary to make him likable enough to a mainstream audience to warrant future sequels.
So, why would Disney build a franchise around him?