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: Outside of Hollywood, India (led by facilities like Ramoji Film City ) and are the world's largest film production markets by volume.
Sony’s handle on the Spider-Man film rights has resulted in both live-action blockbusters and the groundbreaking Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse series.
series, the DC Universe , and recent global sensations like Barbie .
However, this era of studio dominance faces evolving challenges. The reliance on sequels and reboots has led to "superhero fatigue" and a growing demand for original storytelling. Additionally, the integration of Artificial Intelligence in scriptwriting and visual effects has become a central point of tension between studios and creative guilds. As audiences become more fragmented across social media, gaming, and traditional film, studios are being forced to innovate beyond the silver screen, turning movies into "events" that require more than just a famous face to succeed.