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Hollywood’s push toward progressive and “woke” themes has become increasingly apparent. Films are now frequently marketed with messages that portray viewers with differing opinions or traditional values as unwelcome. This strategy, critics argue, has fostered an environment where audiences feel insulted or dismissed. As a result, many moviegoers are choosing to stay away, feeling that Hollywood no longer values or respects their preferences.
This approach seems to be rooted in the desire to promote a certain ideological narrative at the expense of broader appeal. Movies such as Don't Worry Darling and The Woman King, which are heavily marketed with themes of identity politics and social justice, have underperformed at the box office, reflecting audience disinterest or even rejection.