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Hollywood's Shift Away from Pure Entertainment: Audience Preferences and Box Office Successes
Over recent years, a noticeable trend has emerged within the entertainment industry—a shift away from straightforward, entertaining storytelling toward virtue signaling, identity politics, and controlling the narrative. Many critics and fans alike have observed that studios and creators often prioritize messaging that aligns with certain ideological views, sometimes at the expense of the audience's enjoyment and engagement. This has led to a growing dissatisfaction among viewers who simply want content that entertains without political or social agendas being pushed front and center.