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Critics have often argued that the obsession with box office numbers can be detrimental to movie quality and creativity. Remarks like Hunter Balding of the #Show highlighted that "The obsession with the box office is killing movies and creativity." While it’s true that box office success isn't the sole measure of a film's quality—bad movies can earn vast sums and vice versa—it's undeniable that financial performance influences future productions. Studios need profitability to fund upcoming projects, and continued failures threaten the long-term health of franchises.