While Hollywood remains the symbolic center, production is now radically decentralized.
The last decade witnessed a seismic shift as technology companies transcended distribution to become primary content creators. These studios prioritized data analytics and subscriber retention over traditional box-office metrics. While Hollywood remains the symbolic center, production is
Production: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
A24 disrupted the studio system by targeting “cultural omnivores”—audiences who reject mainstream formula but crave shareable, weird content. With a $25 million budget, EEAAO grossed $143 million and won seven Oscars. While Hollywood remains the symbolic center
