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The year 2023 has starkly demonstrated that Hollywood’s reliance on Stephen King as a cinematic safety net is fraught with risk. The string of underwhelming performances underscores a broader industry trend of overestimating cultural nostalgia and underdelivering on quality. As Hollywood diverts its attention toward emerging stars and fresh storytelling approaches, the lessons from King’s recent flop-filled year serve as a reminder: even the biggest names need quality execution to succeed.