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Some argue that hiring experienced film directors—rather than TV directors or technicians with less feature film experience—could help produce more compelling, resonant movies. The current trend of using the same directors across multiple projects without addressing fundamental storytelling issues has arguably contributed to audience disinterest.
Concluding Thoughts
Ultimately, Hollywood’s current struggles reveal a broader crisis of confidence within the industry. Big-budget, franchise-centric filmmaking is facing resistance from audiences fatigued by overexposure, poor CGI, and predictable narratives. While successful examples like Sonic and Mario showcase the potential of lower-cost franchises, the reliance on expensive MCU-style spectacles continues to strain studio budgets.