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The conversation begins with a lament on the exorbitant spending on blockbuster films, citing Doomsday delays—and its staggering $400 million production cost—as emblematic of a broader problem. The industry’s obsession with spectacle over substance has inflated budgets to unsustainable levels, with the expectation of billion-dollar returns that rarely materialize. Star actors like Tom Cruise continue to push the boundaries with daring stunts, but even his efforts are dwarfed by the colossal financial expectations that Hollywood refuses to lower.