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The decline extends to other franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Star Wars sequel trilogy, for example, saw a sharp drop in box office numbers with each installment. The Force Awakens earned nearly $2 billion, but The Last Jedi saw significantly reduced returns, and The Rise of Skywalker only managed around $1 billion. These diminishing returns highlight a waning audience enthusiasm and fragmenting fandom.