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REVENUE
RATING
The Original Sin
It starts with a hit. Fresh ideas, creative risks, and critical acclaim. The first installment sets the high water mark for quality (Rating) that subsequent entries will chase but rarely catch.
The Cash Grab Gap
By Installment 3, the divergence is undeniable. Revenue often stabilizes—fueled by marketing muscle and brand recognition—while critical reception plummets. This gap is where art dies and "Content" is born.
Diminishing Returns
"The definition of insanity is making the same movie over and over again and expecting different critical results."