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This more mature, accountable stance from Sweeney and Johnson contrasts sharply with the industry's common practice of finger-pointing after a flop. Historically, Hollywood has often blamed the audience for disinterest or prejudice and used failures as scapegoats for larger issues like miscasting or marketing failures. This victim-blaming approach has alienated many fans and contributed to Hollywood's decreasing cultural credibility.
Instead, a shift towards accepting failure and learning from it could help the industry improve. By not blaming the audience and instead focusing inward—on storytelling, marketing, or production quality—Hollywood might rebuild trust and support.