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Hollywood’s obsession with blockbuster budgets—often exceeding $300 million—is rooted in a flawed belief that more money equates to more success. Yet, time after time, these hefty investments yield catastrophic results. The Citadel series, with its $300 million price tag, was a failure—another proof that throwing money at problems doesn't solve them. Instead, it often exacerbates problems, leading to spectacle-filled yet hollow productions.
The lack of accountability is evident: failure is not punished but rewarded, encouraging complacency. The industry continues to entrust enormous budgets to directors with proven track records of mediocrity or worse. The cycle persists because there are few repercussions for flop after flop.