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The outlook remains bleak but with a faint glimmer of hope. Industry insiders suggest that studios should embrace originality and stop relying solely on sequels and remakes—yet, history shows they prefer safe bets over risk-taking. The road ahead involves restoring authentic storytelling, embracing traditional masculinity and morality, and respecting fans’ attachment to legacy IPs.
Meanwhile, niche platforms like YouTube and TikTok have begun to challenge Hollywood's dominance, bringing rapid change and democratization—albeit accompanied by bot farms, scams, and scams indicating the industry's decline from within.