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They satirized the current state with jokes about the cost of bringing back aging stars, CGI replacing actors, and the lack of narrative payoff. References to the declining performance of Phase Four Marvel films painted a bleak picture of Hollywood’s current trajectory, arguing that the audience’s fatigue is undeniable and that more of the same won’t revive interest. The conversation touched on studio decision-making, often prioritizing spectacle over storytelling, and the dangers of creating franchises without meaningful build-up.