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The broader critique is that Hollywood’s obsession with inclusion, particularly in terms of visual representation and political messaging, may be undermining the very success it claims to seek. Audiences continue to demonstrate that they prefer compelling movies over tokenized portrayals. Blockbusters that prioritize story, character development, and entertainment routinely outperform those perceived as virtue signaling.
Furthermore, the emphasis on LGBTQ+ inclusion as a checklist item risks reducing storytelling to a diversity quota rather than an integral part of narrative integrity. The argument is that genuine representation emerges organically from authentic storytelling—not from forced inclusion to satisfy political agendas.