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This pattern extends to other big-budget failures, including the declining performance of superhero sequels and flicks that rely heavily on nostalgia and established IP instead of originality. It suggests that audiences no longer respond favorably to cookie-cutter remakes or poorly conceived universe-building, especially when they feel disconnected from the source material.

The Unraveling of Legacy Media and Celebrities

The decline of sensational personalities like Howard Stern underscores the broader loss of influence by traditional media figures. Once, Stern commanded ratings in the tens of millions; now, his following dwindles, and his brand feels increasingly disconnected from modern content consumption habits.