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The rise of subscription-based streaming services like AMC A-list further complicates the traditional box office metrics. For a fixed monthly fee, consumers can see multiple movies, making it difficult to assess individual film performance based solely on theatrical earnings.
Industry insiders note that studio costs are also driven up by factors such as legal expenses, tax incentives (frequently obtained through filming in countries like Hungary or New Zealand), and marketing budgets—further squeezing profit margins.