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The industry faces an uphill battle if it hopes to reclaim its former glory. Moving forward, Hollywood must engage in a sincere dialogue with its audience and recalibrate its understanding of who its films are actually for. Communication, empathy, and recognizing its audience's expectations will be crucial. The continual reliance on remakes and franchise extensions without tackling creative innovation reflects a worrying trend and illustrates the industry’s rampant creative rut.