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The overarching message is a plea for studios to prioritize storytelling, character, and internal logic over eye candy. The decline of Tron from an innovative data universe to a bland cityscape exemplifies a broader industry trend—an industry in desperate need of genuine innovation and respect for its audience's intelligence.
As the panelists suggest, perhaps the way forward involves embracing smaller, more creative projects that honor the spirit of classic sci-fi and fantasy—ones that inspire, challenge, and entertain without overreliance on visual spectacle and corporate branding.