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The production of standalone, original IP has declined precipitously. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of top-10 box office films that were sequels, reboots, or franchise entries rose from 60% to 90% (PwC, 2021). Studios favor productions with built-in audiences. The MCU’s “Phase 4” alone budgeted over $1 billion across 6 films and 8 series, but each entry cross-references others, ensuring that failure of a single title does not collapse the larger universe. By contrast, original mid-budget dramas (e.g., The Last Duel ) are increasingly relegated to acquisition labels or straight-to-streaming release with minimal marketing. The production of standalone, original IP has declined
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