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Meanwhile, marketing failures, such as poorly conceived ads or superficial approaches to issues like diversity, have alienated segments of their audience, resulting in diminishing returns on big budgets.
Trouble in the Box Office
Recent box office records confirm this trend: Tron: Ares, Wicked, and Black Phone 2 all suffered reduced earnings, with some marking the lowest Halloween or October performances in decades. These failures amount to billions in lost revenue, signaling a turning point—an industry that once relied on assured hits is now unsure of its footing.