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Furthermore, Hollywood seems to be in a state of reevaluation, with some analysts suggesting that big-budget movies are no longer the safe bets they once were. The industry might need to reduce budgets and focus on efficient storytelling to remain profitable.
Conclusions and Recommendations
Budgets should be tailored: Keeping production costs around $100 million or less seems to be a safer bet for profitability.
Franchise fatigue needs addressing: Studios should consider investing in original stories or lesser-known properties to diversify their portfolio.
Focus on quality over spectacle: Success stories like Barbie and Mario demonstrate that audience engagement and cultural relevance drive box office performance more than sheer investment.