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Finally, the panel discusses the broader trends: reboots of entire franchises like "Harry Potter," the shift from theatrical to streaming content, and the importance of strategic budgets. They note that Hollywood's current approach tends to prioritize quick cash-in projects and marketing stunt-driven campaigns over original stories or deep universe-building.
There’s also mutual skepticism about the viability of long-term franchise sustainability without genuine innovation or risk-taking. Rebooting characters and worlds may temporarily boost box office numbers, but without fresh storytelling and authentic character arcs, audiences remain disengaged.