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Many critics argue that studios have had ample time and opportunity to adapt to changing conditions, such as the rise of streaming platforms and shortened theatrical windows, without blaming external crises. Instead, the root of these failures may lie in poor project selection, high budgets thrown at unproven concepts, and a misjudgment of audience interest.
The Blame-Shifting and Misplaced Excuses
Part of the discourse around Tron Aries involves some pointing fingers—blaming Jared Leto, the lead actor, for the poor reception, or dismissing even the most beloved actors like Ryan Gosling as insufficient to save the film. Still, many believe the real issue isn’t individual performances but Disney’s overarching strategy.