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If The Creator succeeds at the box office, it could serve as a blueprint for future filmmaking—especially at a time when studios are grappling with rising costs and audiences demanding fresh, innovative content. The film’s success could encourage other directors to adopt more sustainable, cost-effective methods, breaking the cycle of expensive, formulaic productions that have become the norm.
Edwards’ approach also speaks to a broader call for more authentic and intimate storytelling within huge productions. His methods challenge the assumption that bigger budgets automatically mean better visuals or storytelling. Instead, they suggest that resourcefulness and creativity can compete with, or even outperform, traditional high-cost methods.