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Hollywood’s risk-averse attitude stems partly from a lack of confidence among creators, exacerbated by past failures and a reliance on formulaic storytelling. Directors like James Cameron or Steven Spielberg were once known for their visionary projects that created new markets, such as Avatar or Jurassic Park. Today, however, many filmmakers seem to believe they can replicate such success without the same level of innovation or understanding of audience needs, leading to over-reliance on reboots, sequels, and superficial franchise content.