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The cultural disenchantment extends beyond casual viewers; it affects core demographics—especially men—who have been relentlessly ridiculed, emasculated, and painted as toxic or incel-like. This has created a backlash that now threatens to undo the very audience these studios desperately want to attract. The disconnect is so stark that even Hollywood insiders recognize the industry’s failure to grasp the needs and desires of their audience. The industry's obsession with messaging over meaningful storytelling has alienated the fans, who feel their loyalty has been taken for granted and their concerns dismissed.