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Both industry insiders and analysts agree that the coming years will be critical for Hollywood. While some optimism persists—given that blockbuster hits can still turn the tide—overall content production has become more challenging and uncertain. The industry is in a period of contraction, with many companies reevaluating their strategies around licensing, streaming, and content development.
The consensus suggests that companies must innovate and adapt quickly. This includes developing new formats, leveraging intellectual property, and possibly consolidating further to reduce redundancies. Shareholders will likely continue to prioritize profitable streams of income like licensing and content libraries over risky investments in original productions.