In a world defined by rapid technological change and geopolitical instability, audiences are retreating to the familiar. Media corporations know this. They are leveraging "cultural memory," banking on the affection we hold for the characters of our childhood to drive the subscription numbers of today.
Look at the top-grossing films and trending series of the last five years. They are dominated by sequels, reboots, and "legacyquels." Top Gun: Maverick , Spider-Man: No Way Home , and the various Star Wars spinoffs are not just movies; they are comfort food. xxxcollections net top