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The conversation extolls the decline of Hollywood’s box office dominance, citing numbers from pre-pandemic successes like The Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast, contrasted with recent underwhelming openings such as Snow White’s projected $50 million debut—dwarfed by The Little Mermaid’s massive $955 million worldwide haul. The hosts interpret this as a broader industry trend: audiences are simply losing interest, especially amid global upheavals like conflicts in Gaza and the Congo.