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Beyond the artistic concerns, some industry insiders believe the push for diversifying these projects is driven by financial motives. Warner Brothers, like other corporations, increasingly relies on profits from hedge funds, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) scores, and index funds—particularly BlackRock—whose investments are more responsive to the company's perceived social responsibility rather than actual consumer demand.
This trend raises questions about whether these reboots are motivated by genuine cultural representation or by corporate interests aimed at appeasing investors interested in ESG scores, which prioritize diversity and social inclusion.