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A recurring theme throughout the discourse is the breakdown of trust between fans and studios. The presenters argue that studios increasingly treat IP ownership as a playground for social messaging—be it through woke narratives or gender swaps—rather than storytelling rooted in the original source material. This approach is viewed as a betrayal of fans, with the consequence being widespread disinterest and box office failure.
There’s sharp criticism of executives who respond to failures with dishonest narratives, claiming financial or strategic success despite evidence to the contrary. They emphasize that when creators and studios lie about success metrics or push politicized agendas, they alienate their core audiences.