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There’s a consensus that unless studios adapt and prioritize genuine storytelling, they risk further decline. The current model appears unsustainable—overreliant on IP, inflated budgets, and misaligned release strategies. The mass migration toward streaming, combined with pirated content, diminishes theater attendance and revenue. The promised “rebalancing” efforts, including longer theatrical windows and cost-cutting measures, seem increasingly superficial amidst a backdrop of industry decline.