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The disappointing performance of Furiosa underscores a broader crisis within Hollywood. When a franchise or spin-off that previously generated hundreds of millions now flops, it signals that the industry’s traditional model of capitalizing on existing IP and star power is faltering. Audiences no longer accept or trust the Hollywood narrative, especially when they believe creative decisions are driven more by politics than storytelling.
This decline in trust is reflected in the stark numbers—movies that once seemed sure bets now struggle to break even, let alone turn a profit. Hollywood is facing a formidable challenge: reconnecting with its audience or risking irrelevance.