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Meanwhile, industry insiders reveal that many projects are scrapped or delayed because of union strikes or executive indecision. The push for nostalgic IP replacements continues unabated—driven by the belief that proven properties guarantee box office success. This approach undercuts fresh storytelling and contributes to audience disillusionment.

Despite Hollywood’s prolific output, industry experts argue that quality has declined sharply. The focus on quantity, influenced by AI-driven automation and a desire to produce hit after hit, results in uninspired content that often fails to resonate. In turn, this perpetuates a vicious cycle: declining standards lead to audience fatigue, which further discourages risk-taking.