Originally Posted by Thapsus

Yes exactly. It's just a business after all. When you put several millions dollars in a project you expect at least to break even but ideally to make a LOT of profit
That implies taking zero risks hence the depressing predictability of blockbusters.

That's why more people go to netflix and amazon for movies and shows nowadays. There is original stuff, unlike all blockbuster movies where each one is same as the previous one.