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The current state of Hollywood illustrates a fundamental crisis: traditional models of blockbuster filmmaking are increasingly unviable amid soaring costs, shifting audience behaviors, and a fractured market. While nostalgia and franchise reliance provide some stability, the industry must adapt to new realities—where quality storytelling, strategic audience engagement, and diverse revenue streams will define success. For now, the future remains uncertain, and the industry waits to see whether these costly tentpoles will finally turn a profit or become yet another example of outdated Hollywood hubris.