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Hollywood has recognized fanfiction’s immense cult following. Since these stories already have dedicated audiences, studios see adaptation as an opportunity to tap into a ready-made fan base. This approach bypasses traditional development hurdles, especially in the streaming era where niche content can find its audience online. As one commentator pointed out, because these stories are often unconnected to their source material's original genre—focusing instead on romantic and emotional elements—they can be reimagined in various settings without significant copyright issues.