After years of over-reliance on superhero and sequel content, audiences show selective fatigue. Hits still occur (The Last of Us, Fallout), but flops are expensive. Studios pivot to:
Video games have surpassed movies and music combined in revenue. But modern gaming is not just about play. Titles like Fortnite host virtual concerts (Travis Scott drew 12 million concurrent viewers). Roblox is a social platform for children to hang out. Gaming is the new mall, the new concert hall, and the new sports league (eSports). SpankMonster.19.09.26.Skylar.Vox.XXX.720p.WEB.x...
Modern entertainment content is no longer siloed. Disney owns Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, and Hulu. Warner Bros. Discovery merges HBO with reality TV. Spotify pays Joe Rogan millions while hosting your neighbor’s indie podcast. After years of over-reliance on superhero and sequel
Here is how the landscape breaks down: