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The Indiana Jones failure exemplifies a broader need for Hollywood to re-evaluate its financial and creative strategies. Spectacular budgets are increasingly unsustainable, particularly when combined with high marketing costs and the challenge of engaging global audiences amid shifting entertainment consumption patterns.
The film's poor performance is compounded by the fact that it needed an exceptional hold—similar to Avatar 2 or Top Gun: Maverick—to claw back losses. Unfortunately, Indiana Jones lacked these "legs," and its diminishing box office returns suggest it may be doomed to significant losses.