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Despite streaming, theatrical cinema has rebounded for event films ( Barbenheimer , Deadpool & Wolverine ). Audiences will pay premium prices for —but only if the IP is undeniable. Mid-budget adult dramas (the 1990s staple) have largely migrated to streaming, becoming "prestige bait" rather than profit centers. : Video games have evolved into social hubs,