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The explosion of streaming platforms has also played a role. Without the rigid demands of the traditional "opening weekend" box office—which historically catered to younger male demographics—platforms like Netflix, Apple TV+, and HBO have found that stories about women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond are highly profitable. These audiences are loyal, underserved, and hungry to see lives that mirror their own: navigating late-career pivots, evolving marriages, and newfound independence. The New Standard
Despite progress, systemic issues remain within the industry: The explosion of streaming platforms has also played a role
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