Part 11/12:

The current labor disputes are complex, rooted in economic concerns, technological fears (notably about AI), and industry greed. While some executives like Bob Iger dismiss demands as unrealistic, the underlying issues—fair compensation, digital rights, and creative control—are unlikely to be resolved easily.

Given the industry’s own admission of declining quality and over-reliance on recycled IP, many observers believe this upheaval could lead to a necessary re-evaluation of Hollywood’s production practices. For audiences, it might mean fewer blockbuster spectacles but potentially more genuine, original content down the line.