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Entertainment Franchises Face Cost Surge and Slowing Growth, Experts Warn

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Published on 19th November 2025, 8:44 AM

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Satyam Jha | Whalesbook News Team

Overview

Movie sequels and web show seasons are becoming increasingly expensive due to higher actor fees, advanced visual effects, and expanded production. However, with box office draws weakening for sequels and slower subscriber growth for streaming platforms, experts question the continued reliance on this formula. Several recent franchise films have underperformed, and OTT subscriber growth is decelerating, raising concerns about future profitability in the Indian entertainment sector.