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A recurring critique concerns the industry's obsession with woke ideology and identity politics, often seen as the foundation for poor creative decisions. Fans and critics accuse studios like Disney and Marvel of prioritizing tokenistic representation and politics over quality storytelling. For example, the portrayal of characters like a female Silver Surfer or a gender-swapped iconic hero is viewed as emblematic of this misguided emphasis, diluting the essence of beloved narratives.