Willingness to take risks on auteur visions (Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Denis Villeneuve). Barbie (2023) was a cultural phenomenon blending satire, feminism, and corporate IP. Weaknesses: DC universe inconsistency, post-merger (Discovery) instability, shelving completed films for tax write-offs ( Batgirl ). Key Production Example: Dune: Part Two (2024) – A masterclass in epic sci-fi, proving that intelligent, slow-burn spectacles can succeed commercially.

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