Part 5/12:
October's disappointing box office results—record low for nearly three decades—mirror Hollywood's fractured audience. Lack of fresh, compelling content, combined with political messaging and the oversaturation of franchises, have led to dwindling theatrical revenues. The panel discusses how modern releases often prioritize streaming over theaters, with big-budget movies disappearing from cinemas within weeks. They say that audiences are increasingly skeptical, opting for streaming or rewatching classics like Back to the Future or Jaws, which continue to draw crowds even decades later.