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Looking ahead, the landscape remains uncertain. The core challenge for Hollywood is balancing enormous production costs with evolving audience expectations and consumption habits. High-budget films like Elio and Mission Impossible demonstrate that even with massive investment, success is not guaranteed.
The industry's reliance on streaming platforms and merchandise sales may provide short-term gains, but they threaten long-term cultural relevance. Without compelling storytelling, authentic engagement, and strategic marketing, studios risk further decline in audience trust and profitability.