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A major reason audiences are avoiding theaters is the simple matter of film quality. Hollywood has lost the ability to produce movies that people genuinely want to see, preferring to rely on merchandise, extensive marketing, and rehashed IP to attract viewers. The decline in quality stems from a lack of creative innovation, with many films substituting depth and storytelling for CGI and spectacle.
This shift has led to viewers favoring at-home entertainment options. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people discovered they could create their own movie theaters and entertained themselves at home for less money. As a result, going to the cinema has become an event-only activity for most, driven by anticipation of quality or blockbuster spectacle rather than routine outings.