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A recurring critique is the perceived double standard concerning box office failures. Davis notes that when white-led films flop, Hollywood simply proceeds with sequels or new projects. In contrast, Black films are often scrutinized more intensely, with failures sometimes used to dismiss the potential for Black-led Hollywood blockbusters altogether.
The controversy over "Ghostbusters" (2016) is cited as an example, where the film's box office performance was downplayed or erased from franchise history to preserve narratives of success and diversity. Critics argue this selective memory suggests a bias against Black and minority-led films, which are held to different standards.