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As Hollywood navigates this transition, studios appear to be betting that sports, AI, international content, and streaming will form the backbone of future revenue streams. The cultural fabric that once bonded audiences through shared blockbuster experiences seems to be unraveling, replaced by a fragmented, insular digital age.

The key question remains: Can the industry reinvent the theatrical experience sufficiently to keep it alive, or are cinemas destined to become niche venues for special events? Given the current trajectory, the latter seems increasingly likely, leading us into a new era of entertainment—one where the traditional Hollywood model is fundamentally reshaped.