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However, behind the scenes, cracks were evident. Pixar was increasingly producing sequels—Cars 3, Finding Dory—diluting its once innovative reputation. Marvel’s universe, built on a resoundingly successful blueprint, began to feel repetitive. Even Star Wars, with its iconic legacy, suffered from inconsistent storytelling, infighting among filmmakers, and fan backlash over films like The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. Disney’s trilogy, meant to continue a beloved saga, instead became a chaotic collage of conflicting visions.