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The tendency of some Hollywood executives and stars to blame fans for failures is neither new nor isolated. Over recent years, we've seen instances where executives attribute poor box office results to fan prejudice—particularly sexism and racism—rather than marketing failures, storytelling quality, or contextual factors.
For instance, a Disney executive suggested that sexist fans are part of the reason for the underperformance of certain Marvel or Star Wars projects. While audience reactions can influence a film's commercial success, blaming entire demographics oversimplifies complex industry dynamics and risks alienating the very consumers whose support is critical.