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The collapse of Tron Aries highlights a more systemic issue prevailing in Hollywood: the difficulty in launching new, successful franchises. Even efforts to replicate the successes of Avatar or Ready Player One have largely failed, suggesting that audiences are no longer eager to embrace new sci-fi universes without compelling storytelling. Despite James Cameron’s consistent box office wins, the long intervals between Avatar installments hinder their momentum, making each release feel like a gamble.