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Parallel to Marvel’s woes, Disney's broader Disney Studios faced turmoil. The firing of key executives, including high-profile figure Jennifer Suki, head of Amazon MGM Studios, reveals an ongoing structural reorganization. The management streamlining—eliminating director roles and consolidating departments—reflects financial pressures and a lack of confidence. Despite a slew of blockbuster-like budget costs, including the massive expenditure on The Rings of Power and Wheel of Time, the studios are struggling with diminishing returns and poor reception.